Publications Opportunities

Sociological Futures - Call for Book Proposals

Sociological Futures is the BSA’s research monograph series and has published a wealth of titles on significant topics of sociological enquiry such as climate change, food, social mobility and sociological theory. We are interested in more proposals at any time and invite all scholars to get in touch with their book ideas.

The series offers a means to reach a wider audience and acts as an established publishing outlet for sociologists at all career and publishing stages, from the well-established to emerging sociologists from all parts of the world. The series appeals to students, offering a selection of key texts on a focussed topic in one place as well as being attractive to scholars looking for longer form research on classic and emerging sociological themes. We accept proposals at any time: there is no deadline. Interested?  Find out more>

Book Reviewing

Sociology and Work, Employment and Society (WES) have vital and vibrant review sections in every issue of the journal.

Both journals publish a variety of types of reviews: 

  • single book reviews (800 words)
  • joint book reviews (2 books on a related theme) (1,500-2,000 words)
  • review essays (substantial commentaries on a theme, frequently multiple books) (2,500-4,000 words)
  • review symposia (multiple reviewers for 1 book) (800-1,000 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.

Sociological Research Online (SRO) accepts book reviews of between 500-800 words in length across the entire spectrum of sociological interests and concerns.  If you would like to write a book review, please first send a request to the Review Editors via the SRO Editorial Office with the details of the book you would like to review and a brief outline of your background in the subject area.

Cultural Sociology (CUS) accepts book reviews of up to 800 words in length as well as proposals for book review symposia, author interviews, and joint book reviews.  If you would like to submit a book review or a proposal for book-related content, please contact the Book Review Editor through the CUS Editorial Office with your suggested title, its fit with the journal, and a bit about yourself.

Note to publishers: Please do not send unsolicited review copies to the BSA office as we are unable to pass them on to reviewers or editors.

Sociology

  • Sociology Special Issue:  The Normative Turn in Sociology. Opening the Black Box
    In this special issue on the normative turn in sociology, we are looking for contributions, theoretical and/or empirical, that engage with the question of normativity in sociology.  Read the full Call for Papers.  Deadline for submission of full papers: 22 January 2026.
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    There are no vacancies at the moment.
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Work, Employment and Society

  • Work, Employment & Society PhD Showcase Writing Workshop - Call for Applications
    The PhD Showcase is a new and thriving part of the journal – with PhD Showcase articles published in most issues of the journal. The aim of the section is to a) showcase the excellent PhD research being undertaken within the sociology of work; and b) provide developmental support for that scholarship. We are organising this workshop to further contribute to the second of these aims.
    We are inviting people who are aiming to submit to the PhD Showcase section of the journal to apply to attend a 1.5 day writing workshop.  Read the full Call for Applications and submit yours by 25 March 2025, 17:00 GMT.
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  • Associate Board
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Cultural Sociology

  • Cultural Sociology Editors
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Sociological Research Online

  • SRO Editors
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