Contexts, published by the American Sociological Association and edited by a team in the sociology department at the University of Minnesota, offers a smartly written, thought-provoking take on modern life in our communities—it’s an indispensable guide to understanding our dynamic society.

Contact Information

For information about Contexts, contact Managing Editor Carly Chillmon at carly@contexts.org.

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Contexts takes our favorite newspapers and magazines one step further, answering the “Why does that happen?” question with the research and experience of the best sociologists in the United States. Both the educated lay reader and those in sociology and its related fields find the articles captivating.

The magazine includes feature articles, culture and book reviews, photography, as well as summaries of the latest findings from social science research and news within the field.

Who Should Read Contexts?

  • Anyone interested in sociological trends, social change, and the implications of sociological knowledge for policy and public debate
  • Teachers, students, journalists, civil servants and policy makers seeking out important developments in social research
  • Social and behavioral scientists interested in the cross-fertilization of ideas and creative new thinking
  • All sociologists who wish to remain current and engaged with findings across the field

In each issue of Contexts you’ll find:

  • The best sociological ideas and research
  • Fresh perspectives, clear, concise thinking and jargon-free reporting
  • A though-provoking look at modern life

Editors

Editors

Jodi O’Brien (Seattle University) and Arlene Stein (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey)magstack2

Founding Editor

Claude S. Fischer

Managing Editor

Carly Chillmon

Associate Managing Editor

Jennifer Hemler

Photo Essay Editor

Katie Hyde

Trends Editor

Thomas J. Linneman

Culture & Society Editor

Kari Lerum

Teaching Editor

Gary Perry

Books Editor

Arvind Rajagopal

Design

Print: ThinkDesign Group
Web: Jon Smajda

Contexts Editorial Board

  • Syed Ali, Long Island University
  • Robyn Autry, Wesleyan
  • Karl Bakeman, W.W. Norton
  • Ronald J. Berger, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
  • Ellen C. Berrey, SUNY, Buffalo
  • William T. Bielby, University of Illinois, Chicago
  • Ben Carrington, University of Texas at Austin
  • Valerie Jenness, University of California, Irvine
  • Jennifer A. Jordon, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
  • Meika E. Loe, Colgate University
  • Karen Lutfey, New England Research Institutes
  • Ross Matsueda, University of Washington
  • Mary Jo Neitz, University of Missouri, Columbia
  • Devah Pager, Princeton University
  • Allison Pugh, University of Virginia
  • John Schmalzbauer, Missouri State University
  • Susan Stall, Northeastern Illinois University
  • Eric Stewart, Florida State University
  • Lisa Wade, Occidental College
  • Alan Wolfe, Boston College
  • Brad Wright, University of Connecticut
  • Sudhir Venkatesh, Columbia University