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One of the oldest and most prestigious social research journals in the world, Social Forces is an international forum for pioneering sociological research and inquiry. With its extensive audience and quarterly issues, the publication is also an ideal vehicle for the promotion of new books, foundations, academic seminars and conferences.

Reach a wide audience

  • Social Forces has a quarterly print circulation of 3,100 and is widely distributed in print and online versions throughout the United States and more than 80 foreign countries.
  • The journal's readers include sociologists, social psychologists, criminologists, economists, political scientists, anthropologists and students of urban studies, race relations and religion.

Benefit from the flexibility of our quarterly publishing schedule

  • Social Forces publishes in September, December, March and June, reaching readers and potential clients on a seasonal basis.
  • Frequency-based contract rates maximize advertising investments.

Rates

Ad Size 1x 2x 3x 4x
Full-page ad (4 5/8 x 7 5/8) $400 $380 $360 $340
Half-page horizontal ad (4 5/8 x 3 3/4) $300 $280 $260 $240
Inside covers (as available) $600 $580 $560 $540
Half of back cover (above mailing label) $500 $480 $460 $440


Deadlines:

  • July 1 for the September issue
  • October 1 for the December issue
  • January 1 for the March issue
  • April 1 for the June issue
*Ads are due two weeks after ad space deadlines*

Mechanical Specifications:

  • Black and white or color converted to grayscale/ camera-ready
  • 100-line screen
  • 300+ DPI

Order and Payment:

  • Please contact us by e-mail (Social_Forces@unc.edu) in advance to secure space in the requested issue.
  • A 50% deposit is required to reserve ad space.  Once ad space is confirmed, fill out and email or print/mail the insertion order form. Include Mastercard or Visa information or mail check payable to Social Forces.  Remainder will be invoiced with mailed tear sheet after publication.


Correspondence should be addressed to:

Social Forces Advertising
168 Hamilton Hall
Department of Sociology
Chapel Hill, NC  27599-3210

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