Social Sciences Library

Adbusters
Adbusters covers environmental studies as well as advertising and public relations "for environmental, anti-commercial and media literacy groups, advertising executives and academics". Published bi-monthly. Visit the Adbusters Web site for more information.

The Advocate
This "national gay and lesbian newsmagazine" reports on the "communities' political issues, social concerns, and entertainment interests". Published bi-weekly. Visit The Advocate Web site for more information.

Adweek
A trade publication for advertising professionals that offers in-depth coverage of ad campaigns and reports on the news and people within the industry. Published weekly. Visit the Adweek Web site for more information.

The American Interest
"Analyzes America’s global position, covering topics such as America’s conduct in terms of strategic aspects, economics, cultural and historical … includes topics such as American foreign policy and the influence of American power on the rest of the world". Published five times a year. Visit The American Interest Online for more information.

American Journalism Review
A trade magazine for journalists with content that is "interesting, newsy, and accessible" consisting of "reporters reporting on reporting". Published bi-monthly. Visit the American Journalism Review Web site for more information.

Américas
"A lavishly illustrated bimonthly magazine published by the Organization of American States (OAS), Américas is a general-interest periodical that features articles and photo essays on a variety of topics, including art, nature, travel, food, literature, and dance in Latin America. There is also a column on OAS news, issues, and activities." [Magazines for Libraries] Visit the Américas Web site for more information.

America's Quarterly : the policy journal for our hemisphere
A "journal dedicated to deepening policy analysis and debate on economics, finance, and politics" in the Americas launched by the Americas Society and the Council of the Americas. For more information, visit the America's Quarterly Web site.

Archaeology
"An excellent general-interest magazine", Archaeology is a glossy, well-written publication that encourages its readers to further explore topics of interest beyond its covers. Published bi-monthly. Visit the Archaeology Web site for more information.

Brandweek
This informative advertising magazine includes features of major industries, statistics, personality profiles, and news updates of current events that affect the world of advertising. Published weekly. Visit the Brandweek Web site for more information.

Bust
"Bust is a groundbreaking women’s lifestyle magazine that connects with bright, cutting-edge young women. Fierce, funny, and proud to be female, its revolutionary editorial mix addresses a variety of women’s interests including pop culture, crafting, fashion, sex, news, and celebrity interviews." [Amazon.com] Published monthly. Visit the Bust magazine Web site for more information.

Chronicles
For three decades, the [Rockford] Institute’s flagship monthly, Chronicles: A Magazine of American Culture, edited by classicist Thomas Fleming, has defended Western Christian civilization. A magazine without peer, ChroniclesChronicles as more useful in predicting social and cultural trends than all investment newsletters combined, and a best-selling thriller writer calls Chronicles 'the magazine I read first.' In March 2000, the Chicago Tribune declared, 'There are few magazines as cerebral as Chronicles.'" Visit the Chronicles Web site for more information.

Colorlines
Colorlines is the voice of Third Force Network, an organization working to build strength and alliances "in communities of color". Each issue contains "follow-up and current news. information that is difficult to find elsewhere". Published quarterly. Visit the Colorlines Web site for more information.

Columbia Journalism Review
A well-presented trade magazine for journalists, Columbia Journalism Review contains articles ranging from "journalistic practice to articles of both national and international newsworthiness". Published bi-monthly. Visit the Columbia Journalism Review Web site for more information.

Contexts
"Contexts, published by the American Sociological Association and edited by a team in the sociology department at the University of Minnesota, offers a smartly written, thought-provoking take on modern life in our communities — it's an indispensable guide to understanding our dynamic society. Contexts takes our favorite newspapers and magazines one step further, answering the "Why does that happen?" question with the research and experience of the best sociologists in the United States." Published quarterly. Visit the Contexts Web site for more information.

CQ Weekly
CQ Weekly "provides premier coverage of all aspects of Congress, its personalities, its relations with the executive branch", and more, all from a non-partisan perspective. Published weekly. Visit the CQ.com Web site for more information about CQ Weekly and their other publications.

The Crisis
The Crisis explores "past and present issues concerning race and its impact on educational, economic, political, social, moral, and ethical issues". Published bi-monthly. Visit The Crisis Online for more information.

Cultural Survival Quarterly
"Reports on issues of indigenous peoples all over the world and their struggles to preserve their cultural identity and integrity…" Published quarterly. Visit the Cultural Survival Web site for more information about Cultural Survival Quarterly and their other publications.

Democracy
"The mission of Democracy is to build a vibrant and vital progressivism for the twenty-first century that builds on the movement’s proud history, is true to its central values, and is relevant to present times. Democracy will … serve as a place where ideas can be developed and important debates be spurred." Published monthly. Visit the Democracy Web site for more information.

Dissent
"A magazine of the left, Dissent is … a magazine of independent minds. A magazine of strong opinions, Dissent is also a magazine that welcomes the clash of strong opinions." Published quarterly. Visit the Dissent magazine Web site for more information.

Ebony
Ebony continues to be "one of the most engaging publications centered around African American life", featuring articles about "relationships, parenting, awards, entertainment, religion and sports". Published monthly. Visit the Ebony/Jet Web site for more information.

Electronic Gaming Monthly
This colorful publication reviews games of all well-known gaming systems. "The evaluations are detailed and objective and provide a good source of consumer information." Published monthly. Visit the Electronic Gaming Monthly Web site for more information.

Esquire
Esquire has remained steadfast in look and content over the years. It features articles by well-known leaders in politics, journalism and business, as well as reviews and photos. Published bi-monthly. Visit the Esquire Web site for more information.

Essence
Essence targets an African American female audience, but its content attracts general-interest readers and includes articles on relationships, careers, parenting, health and beauty, and fashion, all with an African American perspective. Published monthly. Visit the Essence Web site for more information.

Extra! : the newsletter of FAIR [Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting]
Published by FAIR, a national media watch group, Extra! has been publishing timely articles on current events and offering criticism of media bias and censorship science 1986. Published bi-monthly. Visit the Extra! Web page on the FAIR Web site for more information.

Foreign Affairs
"Foreign Affairs has been at the forefront of global policy analysis since 1922. Contributors include prominent academics, well-known political and governmental figures, and respected journalists." Published monthly. Visit the Foreign Affairs Web site for more information.

Foreign Policy
A publication that "aims to become 'an indispensable reference' for the specialist while also engaging and entertaining the general reader". Published bi-monthly. Visit the Foreign Policy Web site for more information

GameInformer
The self-named "leading computer game magazine in the world", GameInformer offers the latest news in gaming technology and products. "Content is screen shots as well as very appealing adolescent and young-adult text." Published monthly. Visit the GameInformer Web site for more information.

Glamour
Within the pages of Glamour, the interested woman will find articles on "health, beauty, relationships beyond sex, work, and money management". It even has features for women "who are not always pencil thin". Published monthly. Visit the Glamour Web site for more information.

Governing
Published by Congressional Quarterly, this magazine's audience includes "men and women who set policy for and manage the day-to-day operations of cities, counties, and states". Published monthly. Visit Governing.com for more information.

Harper's Bazaar
Harper's Bazaar, one of America's oldest fashion magazines, "balances lavishly illustrated fashion spreads with substantive feature articles". It "appeals to women interested in a contemporary interpretation of fashion". Published monthly. Visit the Harper's Bazaar Web site for more information.

Harvard International Review
"The HIR [Harvard International Review] features under-appreciated topics in the international affairs discourse and unde-rappreciated perspectives on more widely discussed topics. The HIR presents a variety of scholarly content in an accessible style and format. It makes the arguments of scholars, policymakers, and other international affairs actors available to a wider audience. The HIR is more a source of analysis than a source of news or editorial commentary. Its main purpose is not to present facts previously unreported elsewhere. The HIR distinguishes itself primarily by serving as a forum for academic debate, rigorously applying theory to case studies, analyzing historical trends, and making informed predictions." Published quarterly. Visit the Harvard International Review Web site for more information.

Hispanic
"This highly popular magazine covers a wide range of issues important to the Hispanic community in the United States, from business and investment advice to politics (American and Latin American), to health and fitness, and to education and society. Regular features include the "Hispanic Calendar", with news of events hosted by and for hispanics around the country, and "Forum", which presents a reader-contributed essay." [Magazines for Libraries] Published 11 times a year. Visit the Hispanic Web site for more information.

In These Times
"Presents a leftist viewpoint along with frequent discussions of strategies for the Democratic party. It is strong on its labor and women’s movement coverage." Published monthly. Visit the In These Times Web site for more information.

International Socialist Review
"By highlighting alternative voices, especially those that have pushed to the margins, we hope to contribute to a greater insight and awareness of the injustices that exist in society, and the many efforts at the grassroots to right these wrongs." Published bimonthly in Chicago by the Center for Economic Research and Social Change (CERSC). Visit the International Socialist Review Web site for more information.

Jane's Defence Weekly
A popular Jane's title that focuses on issues of military and security technology. Well-written and illustrated, articles cover "naval, ground, air, space, intelligence, and the technology and weapon systems that are relevant to them". Published weekly. Visit the Jane's Defence Weekly Web site for more information.

Law and Order
A well-written journal for people employed in the field of policing. Content focuses on "communications, training, fleet management, uniforms, weapons, community relations, patrol operations, administration, and personnel management". Published monthly. Visit the Law and Order Web site for more information.

MediaWeek
A prominent newsmagazine that focuses on content and analysis of important media outlets, particularly television, covering topics of interest, ratings, and a section called "Services and Resources". Published weekly. Visit the Mediaweek Web site for more information.

Monthly Review
Monthly Review is a well-respected magazine that targets labor leaders as well as academics. Articles are well-written and scholarly and focus on issues such as "class exploitation" and "racial and sexual oppression". Published 11 times a year. Visit the Monthly Review Web site for more information.

Mother Jones
"Mother Jones is one of the most uplifting reads on the market. Everything is somewhat irreverent but on target. The Media Jones section encompasses film, books, music, and interviews. Laughs abound in comics and spoofs." [Magazines for Libraries] Mother Jones is an independent nonprofit whose roots lie in a commitment to social justice implemented through first rate investigative reporting. Visit the Mother Jones Web site for more information.

Ms
A well-known feminist publication, Ms focuses on concerns relating to women and gender and "promotes organization and activism on behalf of feminism, peace, environmentalism, workers' rights, and a variety of other issues". Published quarterly. Visit the Ms magazine Web site for more information.

National Geographic
An icon among anthropological magazines, this glossy, colorful and educational magazine covers the very broadest of topics from around the globe. Articles are accompanied by maps, timelines, and charts useful to the reader. Published monthly. Visit the National Geographic Web site for more information.

The National Interest
A quarterly journal of international affairs and diplomacy founded by Irving Kristol and currently published by The Nixon Center. With its strong conservative and libertarian leanings, this journal offers informed analysis and frank opinions. Published bi-monthly. Visit National Interest Online for more information.

The New American
This publication "presents a mixture of news and commentary from a decidedly right-wing, fundamentalist Christian perspective",looking at the "forces shaping American politics and culture". Published bi-weekly. Visit The New American Web site for more information.

New Internationalist
"Everything including the ads ... works together to support social justice. Each issue covers a theme, and much material is supplied by the United Nations. An excellent regular feature is Worldbeaters, which "mostly meanders around the morals of the rich and famous". This worthy publication should be found in all libraries desiring to present unusual and possibly unpopular issues." Visit the New Internationalist Web site for more information.

New Left Review
"For over 40 years, this leftist magazine has published articles on social theory and political analysis" and is "strongly pro-labor/working class in its orientation". Published bi-monthly. Visit the New Left Review Web site for more information.

New Politics
"Squarely aligned with the poor and working class, labor unions, feminism, and affirmative action, this journal covers labor and social movements with an emphasis on cultural and intellectual history." Published quarterly. Visit the New Politics Web site for more information.

Newsweek
Newsweek is one of America's major newsweeklies and "remains an excellent publication from cover to cover". It contains unique features that offer insight, analysis and humor on a range of news topics. Published weekly. Visit the Newsweek Web site for more information.

Nintendo Power
A premier gaming magazine that offers "previews, sneak peeks and strategy straight from the pros at Nintendo". Published monthly. Visit the Nintendo Power Web site for more information.

Ode
"Ode is a print and online publication about positive news, about the people and ideas that are changing our world for the better. […] In print and online, Ode's aim is to bring a new reality into view, to explore opportunities for positive change in our daily lives and our daily minds." Published 10 times a year. Visit the Ode Web site for more information.

OECD Observer
Published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the Observer contains statistics and data in areas such as "economic growth, labour markets, education, social policy", and much more. Published 5 times a year. Visit the OECD Observer Web site for more information.

The Official Xbox Magazine
A publication that keeps the avid gamer updated with "exclusive information on the latest X-box games and news, including game demos and interviews with game developers". Published monthly. Visit The Official Xbox Magazine Web site for more information.

Orion
"It is Orion's fundamental conviction that humans are morally responsible for the world in which we live, and that the individual comes to sense this responsibility as he or she develops a personal bond with nature." [George Russell, first Editor-in-Chief, Orion] Published bimonthly. Visit The Orion Society Web site for more information.

PC Gamer
As its name implies, this magazine focuses on game software for the PC. "Sections include hints to improve scores, announcements of new games, interviews with game creators, and downloadable previews to new games." Published monthly. Visit the PC Gamer Web site for more information.

Policy Review
Published by The Heritage Foundation, this publication reflects the scholarship of this conservative think tank in espousing "free enterprise, traditional values, a relatively strong military posture, and less government at all levels". Published bi-monthly. Visit the Policy Review Web pages on The Heritage Foundation Web site for more information.

Politics
Formerly titled Campaigns & Elections, Politics is a good read for "those who are interested in a broad coverage of contemporary American elections and political processes … " Published 10 times a year. Visit the Politics Web site for more information.

Prospect : Politics, Essay, Review
Prospect calls itself "Britain’s intelligent conversation". Includes advertising, illustrations, website reviews, television reviews, play (theatre) reviews, dance reviews, book reviews, film reviews, movie reviews. Published monthly. Visit the Prospect Web site for more information.

Reason
"This libertarian magazine reports on public policy and culture, including civil liberties issues, […] with interviews, satire and humor, columns, and media reviews." Published 11 times a year. Visit the ReasonOnline Web site for more information.

Resurgence
Resurgence describes itself as "an international magazine for ecological and spiritual thinking". Published bi-monthly. Visit the Resurgence Web site for more information.

Social Policy
"This is an unabashedly partisan magazine, presenting news and analysis on various social-change movements." Content is rich in articles about labor organization and presents a fair and balanced view of unions. Published quarterly. Visit the Social Policy Web site for more information.

The Sporting News
The self-proclaimed "first newsweekly in sports" reports on a wide range of professional sporting events, including baseball, football, basketball, hockey, tennis, golf, and much more. Published weekly. Visit The Sporting News Web site for more information.

Sports Illustrated
"A staple of sports journals, Sports Illustrated is the most widely read and respected sports magazine." Content runs the sports gamut with well-written articles and stunning photography. Published weekly. Visit the Sports Illustrated Web site for more information.

Time
One of the "Big 3" in newsweeklies, this comprehensive stand-by covers news and current events. Feature articles provide in-depth coverage of the day's events and other sections offer "information on health, family, technology, and money". Published weekly. Visit the Time Web site for more information.

Transitions Abroad
"Alternative travel magazine for international travelers seeking work, study, living and special interest travel abroad. Contains extensive listings and up-to-date articles for independent and low-budget travel." Published bi-monthly. Visit Transitions Abroad.com for more information

UN Chronicle
"The UN Chronicle offers articles, features and interviews highlighting the major political and social issues of our globalising world. With the UN Chronicle, you are sure to stay abreast of developments on the world stage." Published quarterly. Visit the UN Chronicle Online edition for more information.

Utne
"Utne [highlights] independent ideas and alternative culture. Not right, not left, but forward thinking. We're most interested in creating a conversation about everything from the environment to the economy, politics to pop culture." Visit the Utne Web site for more information.

Vanity Fair
Vanity Fair publishes literary and political articles, interviews, and reviews of trends, ideas, people, and writing. Published monthly. Visit the Vanity Fair Web site for more information.

Vogue
"Vogue is one of the premier international fashion magazines, offering up-to-date information on current fashion and runway trends." Fashion layouts are "always interesting and sometimes controversial". Published monthly. Visit the Vogue Web site for more information.

The Walrus
"In the United States, magazines such as The Nation, New Republic, The New Yorker, and Harper's provide in-depth analysis of current world issues. Now, Canada has its own composite of these publications in The Walrus, a magazine both refreshing and informative — [w]hile the point of view is uniquely Canadian, U.S. readers will benefit from this thoughtful discourse." Published ten times a year. Visit The Walrus Web site for more information.

Washington Monthly
A bold journal that "isn't afraid to shake some sense into the system. [—] Articles are well written, entertaining, and supported by logic that critics often find difficult to refute". Published monthly. Visit the Washington Monthly Web site for more information.

The Wilson Quarterly
"Since 1976, [T]he Wilson Quarterly has provided a nonpartisan and nonideological window on the world of ideas. By presenting the best writing and thinking of academics, specialists, and others to a broad audience, it aims to overcome the specialization and information overload that prevent the public from following developments in significant realms of knowledge. The magazine ranges over many subject areas but always with an eye to public questions: issues in politics and policy, culture, religion, science, and other fields that bear upon our public life.” Published quarterly. Visit The Wilson Quarterly Web site for more information.

Wired
This electric publication plugs its readers into the Internet and other technologies. Its broad coverage hits many topics, "from digital games to DNA to international businesses". Published monthly. Visit the Wired Web site for more information.

World Affairs
"World Affairs, which, in one form or another, has been published since 1837, was re-launched in January 2008 as an entirely new publication. World Affairs is a small journal that argues the big ideas behind U.S. foreign policy. The journal celebrates and encourages heterodoxy and open debate. Recognizing that miscalculation and hubris are not beyond our capacity, we wish more than anything else to debate and clarify what America faces on the world stage and how it ought to respond. We hope you will join us in an occasionally unruly, seldom dull, and always edifying conversation. If ideas truly do have consequences, readers of World Affairs will be well prepared." Visit the World Affairs Web site for more information.

The World Today
"The World Today presents authoritative analysis on a variety of current topics in each monthly issue. It provides a vital background for experts, business planners, academics and those curious about the world we live in." Published monthly. Visit The World Today Web page on the Chatham House Web site for more information.

Z Magazine
"Z Magazine is dedicated to resisting injustice, defending against repression, and creating liberty." This publication achieves its goals with solid content and good humor. Published monthly. Visit Z Magazine Online for more information