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Publications : Social Problems Journal

Social Problems Journal

  • Current Editors
  • Editorial Board
  • The Authors' Attic
  • Subscriptions
  • Online Access
  • Instructions to Authors
  • Correspondence
  • Oxford University Press
  • Copyright
  • Rights and Permissions
  • Impact Factor and Ranking

Social Problems Journal

Social Problems Journal Online

Social Problems Journal

Social Problems brings to the fore influential sociological findings and theories that have the ability to help us both better understand--and better deal with--our complex social environment.

SSSP is pleased to announce that Social Problems is available online for all SSSP members. Click here to visit our members-only area for access to Social Problems. All issues from 1953 - current are available.

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