Annual Review of Sociology

The Annual Review of Sociology, abbreviated as Annu Rev Sociol (ISSN: 0360-0572), is a premier peer-reviewed journal published by Annual Reviews. Since its inception, the journal has served as a vital resource for the sociological community by providing comprehensive, critical, and integrative review articles. Its scope encompasses the entire breadth of the discipline, covering major theoretical developments, empirical research advances, and methodological innovations. Core topics regularly addressed include social stratification, race and ethnicity, gender, political sociology, economic sociology, culture, demography, urban and community studies, social movements, organizations, and the sociology of knowledge. The journal exclusively publishes invited review articles, which synthesize and evaluate the most significant recent work in a given area, offering readers a systematic understanding of current debates and future directions. This article type distinguishes it from journals that primarily feature original research. The primary target audience consists of professional sociologists, advanced graduate students, and scholars in related social sciences who require authoritative, up-to-date overviews of specialized subfields. A notable feature is that the journal is subscription-based, with many institutions providing access through licensed databases; authors retain copyright of their work. With a 2026 Impact Factor of 8.4000, the Annual Review of Sociology ranks in the top quartile (Q1) of the Sociology category in the Journal Citation Reports, solidifying its standing as one of the most highly cited and influential review journals in the social sciences. Its rigorous editorial selection and synthesis of vast literatures make it an indispensable reference for anyone seeking a concise yet thorough grasp of the current state of sociological knowledge.