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Aims and Scope
Social Forces (formerly The Journal of Social Forces) is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal of social science published by Oxford University Press for the Department of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It concentrates on sociology but also has a multidisciplinary approach, publishing works from the fields of social psychology, anthropology, political science, history, and economics. Each issue includes between 20 and 25 articles. In addition, the journal also publishes book reviews. Less
Social Forces Key Metrics
CiteScore 
5.9
SJR
Q1History
SNIP
2.27
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Topics Covered on Social Forces
Social capital
Mental health
Family tree
Critical thinking
Graduate education
Moral economy
Higher education
Social class
Reproductive justice
Precarious work
Consumer Culture
Early childhood
Front line
Sharing economy
Pelvic examination
Social stratification
Prayer
Collective action
Unemployment
Social policy
Social Forces Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1922 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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FAQs on Social Forces
How long has Social Forces been actively publishing? 
Social Forces has been in operation since 1922 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Social Forces?
Social Forces published with a Quarterly frequency.
How many articles did Social Forces publish last year?
In 2023, Social Forces publsihed 156 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Social Forces?
For Social Forces, eISSN is 1534-7605 and pISSN is 0037-7732.
What is Citescore for Social Forces?
Citescore for Social Forces is 5.9.
What is SNIP score for Social Forces?
SNIP score for Social Forces is 2.27.
What is the SJR for Social Forces?
SJR for Social Forces is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Social Forces?
OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC is the publisher of Social Forces.
