Language in Society

Language in Society  
Abbreviated title (ISO 4)
Lang. Soc.
Discipline Sociolinguistics
Language English
Edited by Barbara Johnstone
Publication details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (United Kingdom)
Publication history
1972-present
Frequency 5 issues a year
1.189
Indexing
ISSN 0047-4045 (print)
1469-8013 (web)
LCCN 72623747
OCLC no. 299393484
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Language in Society is a peer-reviewed academic journal of sociolinguistics. It was established in 1972 and is published five times a year by Cambridge University Press. The current editor in chief is Barbara Johnstone (Carnegie Mellon University).[1] It has a circulation of 1900.[2]

According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal's 2011 impact factor is 1.189, ranking it 27th out of 161 journals in the category "Linguistics," and 37th out of 137 journals in the category "Sociology."[3]

Aims and scope

The journal treats language and communication in the context of social life. Apart from sociolinguistics, its scope encompasses also related fields, such as linguistic anthropology. Taking an international perspective, the journal aims at encouraging discussion among researchers and disciplines.[4]

References

  1. "Barbara Johnstone Carnegie Mellon University". Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved 2014-03-22.
  2. "Advertising Information". Cambridge University Press. 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
  3. "Impact Factor". Cambridge University Press. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
  4. "Cambridge Journals Online - Language in Society". Cambridge University Press. 2010. Retrieved 2010-12-30.