Editors as Gatekeepers: Getting Published in the Social Sciences - Hardcover

Simon, Rita J.; Fyfe, James J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0847679128 ISBN 13: 9780847679126

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, 1994

Synopsis

Why do some scholarly manuscripts get published while others do not? Who makes the decisions at scholarly journals and presses, and how do they reach those decisions? This volume brings together the experiences of editors of sociology, anthropology, political science, criminal justice, psychology, and other social science journals, and editors and directors of university and commercial presses that focus on the social sciences. Each chapter of this book provides insight into the editor's definition of his/her role, and a look at the relationships among editors, authors, reviewers and readers. The authors offer advice about where to submit, and how to read editors' letters about revising and resubmitting manuscripts. They explore the pleasures and pains, disappointments and successes experienced in their role as 'gatekeeper.'

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Review

Both seasoned professors and young scholars alike will find much to appreciate in this volume of sage reflections, strong opinions, and helpful advice.--Walter W. Powell, University of Arizona, editor of Contemporary Sociology

A wonderful collection of the lore and knowledge of editors in the social sciences covering books, journals, and monographs. Useful to every aspiring and established social scientist.--James W. Carey, Columbia University

. . . provide fascinating material on the sociology of social scientific knowledge.--American Journal of Sociology

About the Author

Rita J. Simon is University Professor of Public Affairs and Law at The American University and has served as editor of both Justice Quarterly and American Sociological Review. James J. Fyfe is professor of criminal justice and senior public policy research fellow at Temple University and Editor of Justice Quarterly.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0847679128
• ISBN 13: 9780847679126
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320