Aims and Scope of Symbolic Interaction
Symbolic Interaction is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell. It was established in 1978, originally published by the University of California Press, and covers research and theoretical developments concerned with symbolic interactionism. It is the official publication of the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction. The editor-in-chief is Robert Dingwall (Nottingham Trent University). Less
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Symbolic Interaction Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | WILEY |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1978 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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