BSA Publications Opportunities

• Book Reviewing
• Sociology Journal
• Work, Employment and Society Journal
• Cultural Sociology Journal
• Sociological Research Online

Book Reviewing

Sociology and Work, Employment and Society have vital and vibrant review sections in every issue of the journal.  The editors are always interested in reviews of recent books and they welcome suggestions and offers from academics at all stages of career. 

Both journals publish a variety of types of reviews: 

• single book reviews  (800 words)
• joint book reviews (2 books on a related theme – WES only)  (1500 words)
• review essays (substantial commentaries on a theme, frequently multiple books)  (3000 words)
• review symposia (multiple reviewers for 1 book)  (800-1000 words)

Both journals are especially interested in review essays.  These types of reviews offer a more substantial publication for the writer and also a greater contribution to the academic record.

To review for Sociology, please download the note on books for review for more information.  Please contact the editors about any potential reviews. 

To review for Work, Employment and Society, please download the list of books for review.  Please email the Reviews Editor, Dr Jennifer Tomlinson, about any potential reviews.

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Sociology

• Sociology Editorship 2013-2015
  The British Sociological Association invites expressions of interest to edit Sociology for January 2013 to December 2015 (with an option for further 2 years).  The new editorial team will consist of a team of at least 4 editors. The BSA invites proposals for teams including members from one or more universities. Teams including members at a range of career stages are also encouraged. Please note that applicants must be based at UK institutions.  Deadline for Proposals: 13 January 2012.  Find out more >
  
• Special Issue - Genetics: The Sociology of Identity
  Sociology is inviting papers for a special issue, to be published in October 2013, that addresses the many ways in which genetic knowledge and technologies intersect with the formations of personal, social, cultural, racial/ethnic and national identities in contemporary societies.  Download the full call for papers.  Deadline for submissions: 31 July 2012.

• Books for Review
  The editors of the journal are pleased to receive requests to review any book recently published in the field of sociology or likely to be of interest and relevance to the readership of Sociology.  Please contact the editors about any potential reviews.  Find out more>

• Associate Board
  There are no vacancies at the moment.

• International Advisory Board
  There are no vacancies at the moment.

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Work, Employment and Society

• Editorial Board
  There are no vacancies at the moment.
• Associate Board
  We are seeking 10 new members of the Work, Employment and Society Associate Board to serve for three years from January 2012 to December 2014.  Download the Call for Applications and an Application Form.  Deadline for applications: 14 November 2011.
• Special Issue of Work, Employment and Society 2013
  Work, Employment and Society (WES) is celebrating 25 years of publishing with a Special Issue of the journal to be published in February 2013.  We are inviting papers to either reflect on key debates launched by WES, review ‘hot topics’ of interest to scholars of work and employment or analyse the ‘direction of travel’ of the sociology of work and employment over the past 25 years.  Download the Call for Papers.  Deadline for submissions: 10 April 2012.

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Cultural Sociology

Recruitment to Cultural Sociology is not managed by the BSA.  Queries can be directed to Cultural Sociology.

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Sociological Research Online

Recruitment to Sociological Research Online is not managed by the BSA.  Please see their website for more information. 

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