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ACADEMIC JOURNALSThe journals listed below are relevant journals available through GMU Library web site and other institutions. A full listing of electronic journals accessed through GMU Libraries web site is available at http://library.gmu.edu/phpzone/ej.php . For a comprehensive listing of global access social science journals see http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/socsci/ejournal.htm . AMJ provides readers with a forecast for new management thoughts and techniques. All empirical methods-quantitative, qualitative, and combination methods-are represented. Vols. 6-39 (1963-1996). The Academy of Management Review AMR includes conceptual papers that advance the science and practice of management. It is a theory development journal for management and organization scholars. Vols. 1-21 (1976-1996) . Administrative Science Quarterly ASQ is a peer-reviewed and interdisciplinary journal publishing theoretical and empirical work on the study of organizational behavior and theory. Vols. 1-43 (1956-1998) . American Behavioral Scientist 01/01/1993-11/01/1998. AJS remains a leading voice for analysis and research in the social sciences, presenting work on the theory, methods, practice, and history of sociology. Vols.1-105 (1895-2000). "Publishes works of interest to the discipline in general, new theoretical developments, results of research that advance our understanding of fundamental social processes, and important methodological innovations." Vols. 1-58 (1936-1993) . Essays review current research in the field. Subjects include theory and methods, demography, urban and rural sociology. Vols. 1-19 (1975-1993) . Vols. 22-current (1996-present) are also available full text through Annual Reviews web site. Annual Reviews Social Sciences Annually reviews current research in the field of Anthropology, Energy and the Environment, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health & Sociology. Contents are searchable from 1984. Full text is available from 1996. 1996-present. The only bimonthly academic journal of contemporary Asian affairs published in the US, Asian Survey provides in-depth analysis on contemporary Asia and international affairs. Leading American and international scholars provide readers with authoritative reviews and analyses concerning the politics, economics, and foreign relations of countries east of Afghanistan to the Pacific Rim. Vols. 1-37 (1961-1997). British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies The British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies is a refereed academic journal published for the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (popularly known as BRISMES). The Journal's coverage between the modern social sciences and the more traditional disciplines associated with Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. Vols. 18-25 (1991-1998) . British Journal of Political Science Contributions are drawn from all fields of political science (including political theory, political behaviour, public policy and international relations), and articles from scholars in related disciplines (sociology, social psychology, economics and philosophy) appear frequently. Vols. 1-26 (1971-1996). Comparative Studies in Society and History It is a multidisciplinary journal that covers cultural studies and theory, especially in anthropology, history, politicalscience, and sociology. Vols. 1-38 (1958-1996). Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews "CS publishes reviews and critical discussions of recent works in sociology and in related disciplines which merit the attention of sociologists." Vols. 1-22 (1972-1993) . Discourse explores a variety of issues in contemporary cultural studies, theories of media and literature. Vols.22-23 (2000-2001). Focuses on international environmental topics including: assessment, conservation, development, disposal, education, hazards, pollution, resources, technology, and treatment. 1994-present . Europe-Asia Studies This journal is a continuation of Soviet Studies (Vols. 1-44, 1949-199) journal. New title is intended to reflect the way in which the transformation of these countries' political and economic systems is affecting their relationship with the rest of Europe, and the growing links between what was Soviet Central Asia and other countries in both Europe and Asia. Vols. 45-50, 1993-1998. Far Eastern Quarterly Vols. 1-15, 1941-1956 continues as The Journal of Asian Studies Each issue contains articles on history, art, social sciences, and contemporary issues of East, South, and Southeast Asia. Vols. 16-57 (1956-1998). Gender and Society Vols. 1-12 (1987-1998). Global Environmental Politics Vol. 3, 2003. GEP examines the relationship between global political forces and environmental changes. Hispanic American Historical Review It covers the Latin American history and culture. Vols.1-79 (1918-1999). Industrial and Labor Relations Review This journal used to cover mostly collective bargaining. Right now, it focuses on organizational behavior, human resource management, workplace safety, and income security. Vols. 1-50 (1947-1996). International Journal of Middle East Studies It publishes original research on politics, society and culture in the Middle East from the seventh century to the present day. The journal also covers Spain, south-east Europe, and parts of the former Soviet Union for the periods in which these territories were under the influence of Middle Eastern civilization. Coverage includes history, politics, economics, anthropology, sociology, literature, and folklore of the area and to comparative religion, theology, law, and philosophy. Vols. 1-28, 1970-1996. International Journal of the Sociology of Law "An interdisciplinary forum for high quality research and debate on social context and social implications of law, law-enforcement, and legal process." Vols. 23-current (1995-present) . It covers multidisciplinary scholarship on Israeli history, politics, society, and culture. Vols. 4-6 (1999-2001). Jewish Social Studies History, Culture, and Society. Vols.5-7 (1999-2001). Journal of Asian Studies Formerly Far Eastern Quarterly. Contains feature articles on a variety of aspects of East, South, and Southeast Asia, as well as a large book review section. Vols. 16-52 (1941-1993). Journal of Asian American Studies Explores all aspects of Asian American experiences. Journal of Black Studies Vols. 1-28 (Issue 2), 1970-1997. "Monitors and analyzes democratic regimes and movements in scores of countries around the world. Each issue features a unique blend of scholarly analysis, reports from democratic activists, updates on news and elections, and reviews of important recent books." Vols. 6-current (1995-present). Journal of Educational Sociology (Continued by the Society of Education) Vols. 1-36, 1927-May 1963. Journal of Environmental Management Vols. 24-43 (1993-2002). Journal of Experimental Social Psychology 1995-present. Journal of Family Issues January 1991 to 1998. Journal of Health and Social Behavior Preceded by Journal of Health and Human Behavior. Publishes "articles that apply sociological concepts and methods to the understanding of health, illness, and medicine in their social context. Its editorial policy favors those manus cripts that build and test knowledge in medical sociology, that show stimulating scholarship and clarity of expression, and which, taken together, reflect the breadth of interests of its readership." Vols. 1-34 (1960-1993) . Journal of Human Resources Vols. 1-34 (1966-1999). Journal of Latin American Studies For 30 years, JLAS covers the field of Latin American studies in economics, geography, politics, international relations, sociology, social anthropology, economic history and cultural history. Vols. 1-28 (1969-1996). Journal of Modern African Studies Its main focus is on modern African politics, economies, societies, and international relations. Vols.1-34(1963-1996). Journal of Modern Greek Studies It covers modern Greek social, political, and cultural affairs. Vols. 14-19 (1996-2001). Journal of Negro Education 01/01/1994-present 04/01/1932-Fall 1999 Journal of Negro History 06/22/1990-03/22/2001 01/01/1916-Spring 2001 Since 1971, the Journal of Palestine Studies has been the leading quarterly devoted exclusively to the Arab-Israeli conflict and Palestinian affairs. Vols. 1-27 (1971-1997). Journal of Philosophy Vols. 18-93 (1921-1996). "Presents analytical, interpretive, and empirical studies, the Journal presents work in traditional areas--monetary theory, fiscal policy, labor economics, planning and development, micro-and macroeconomic theory, international trade and finance, industrial organization--as well as in such interdisciplinary fields as the history of economic thought and social economics." Vols. 1-101 (1892-1994). "Offers a blend of various styles of political science and maintains its representation of the broad scope of the discipline. The Journal of Politics features balanced treatments in fields which include American politics, political theory, comparative, and international politics." February 1939-November 1996. Journal of Social History Publishes articles in social history from all areas and periods. Journal of Sociology January 1999 to present. Journal of Southern African Studies The countries are: the Republic of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland; Angola and Mozambique; Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe; and occasionally, Zaire, Tanzania, Madagascar and Mauritius. Vols. 1-24 (1974-1998). Journal of Sport Behavior 1992-present. This journal "illustrates empirical, theoretical, positive, and normative approaches to urban economics. The journal also features brief notes that contain new information, provide commentary on published work, and make new theoretical suggestions about theory ." (1995-present) . JWH exclusively examines the international field of women history. It focuses on "women history" and "gender history" in feminism and multiple perspectives. Winter 1995-current. JWH covers comparative and cross-cultural historical analysis of large scale population movements and economic fluctuations, cross-cultural transfers of technology, and the spread of faiths, ideas, and ideals. Spring 1998-current. Scholarship on Korea that addresses a variety of topics through interdisciplinary and multicultural articles. 01/01/1999-present. Coverage areas: Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Philosophy, History, Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, and Literature. Vols.1-25 (1974-1998). Latin American Research Review Vols. 1-33 (1965-1998). It is the only journal speficially focus on the Mediterranean region in history, culture, politics, and economics. (1999-present). From the period of 1860-present, it studies modernism with an interdisciplinary approach. 01/01/1994-present. It covers the Horn of Africa including Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somali, Sudan and northern Kenya. 1999-present. Pacific Affairs Vols.1-69 (1928-1996/1997). Philosophical Perspectives Vols.1-9 (1987-1995). This highly regarded and established journal attempts to combine both old and new perspectives in philosophy. Vols. 1-46 (1950-1996). "The Review will combine an impartiality and catholicity of tone and spirit. It will not be the organ of any institution, of any sect, or of any interest...it must be...an absolutely free organ, national and international, of general Philosophy." Vols. 1-107 (1892-1998). "Offers crucial and timely analysis of both domestic and foreign policy issues as well as of political institutions and processes. PSQ has no ideological or methodological bias and is edited to make even technical findings clear to political scie ntists, historians and other social scientists regardless of sub-field. Each issue consists of five or six insightful articles by leading scholars as well as 30 to 40 scholarly and useful book reviews." March 1886-Winter 1993. Political Theory Vols. 1-26, 1973-1998. Population and Development Review "Seeks to advance knowledge of the interrelationships between population and socioeconomic development and provides a forum for discussion of related issues of public policy." Vols. 1-21 (1975-1995). Online journal of postmodern culture published three times a year. Vols. 1-current (1990-present). For thirteen years, PC has been an important contribution in ethnography and cultural studies. Vols. 11-13 (1999-2001). It is an interdisciplinary journal for communication research, public opinion as well as theories and methods underlying opinion research. Vols. 1-63 (1937-1999). It provides a regular review major and specific areas of enquiry. Vols. 23-31 (1992-2001). Review in American History (JSTOR) The journal covers all areas of American history including economics, military history, women in history, law, political history and philosophy, religion, social history, intellectual history, and cultural history. Vols.1-22 (1973-1994). Review in American History (MUSE) Vols. 23-29 (1995-2001). The Russian Review is a multi-disciplinary academic journal devoted to the history, literature, culture, fine arts, cinema, society, and politics of the peoples of the former Russian Empire and former Soviet Union. Vols. 1-55 (1941-1996). Slavic Review Vols. 20-57 (1961-1998). It emphasizes sociological research, but also explores the realm in social psychology, anthropology, political science, history, and economics. Vols. 4-77 (1925-1998) . Social Psychology Vol. 47 (1978). It studies the relations of individuals to one another as well as groups, collectivities, and institutions. Vols. 42-59 (1979-1996). Social Studies of Science (1975-1999). Sociological Method & Research (1996-2002). Sociological Methodology Vols. 1-26 (1969-1996). "Publishes high quality applied sociology, focusing on theoretical, empirical and methodological discussions which engage with current political, cultural and intellectual topics and debates." Vols. 1-current (1996-present) . Sociological Theory Vols. 1-14 (1983-1996). Sociology (1991-present). It explains how social institutions and individual within these institutions affect educational processes and social development. Vols. 37-69 (1963-1996) . Sociology of Religion (1993-present). Sociology of Review (1999-present). "Publishes papers devoted to quantitative social science research and methodology. The journal features articles that illustrate the use of quantitative methods in the empirical solution of substantive problems, and emphasizes those concerned wit h issues or methods that cut across traditional disciplinary lines. Special attention is given to methods that have been used by only one particular social science discipline, but that may have application to a broader range of areas." Vols. 21-c urrent (1996-present). Sociometry Vols. 1-40 (1937-1977). Social Science History Vols. 23-25 (1999-2001). Since 1901, SAQ covers states, writers and intellectuals, and cultural phenomena. Vols.98-100 (1999-2001). Soviet Studies Vols. 1-44 (1949-1992). "Concerned with all aspects of reproductive health, fertility regulation, and family planning programs in both developing and developed countries." Vols. 1-26 (1963-1995) . Thesis Eleven (2001-present) . Work and Occupations (1997-1998) . Also available at ProQuest Reference Library. (1988) Work, Employment & Society ( 1998-present) . Youth & Society (1995-present).
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