Language in Society
DisciplineSociolinguistics
LanguageEnglish
Edited bySusan Ehrlich & Tommaso Milani
Publication details
History1972–present
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (United Kingdom)
Frequency5/year
2.392 (2021)
Standard abbreviations
ISO 4Lang. Soc.
Indexing
ISSN0047-4045 (print)
1469-8013 (web)
LCCN72623747
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 editors in chief are Susan Ehrlich (York University) and Tommaso Milani (University of Gothenburg). It has a circulation of 1900.[1]

According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal's 2021 impact factor is 2.392, ranking it 39rd out of 194 journals in the category "Linguistics," and 66th out of 148 journals in the category "Sociology."[2]

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.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Advertising Information". Cambridge University Press. 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2010.
  2. ^ "Language in Society". Cambridge University Press. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Cambridge Journals Online - Language in Society". Cambridge University Press. 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2010.


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