Since its inception Research in Political Sociology (RPS) has had the primary objective of publishing original high quality manuscripts to increase our understanding of political structures and processes.

RPS is a resource that can be used by political sociologists to strengthen and develop the unique skills and interests they bring to sociology.

The books in RPS are directed towards identifying understanding and explaining the various interrelations that exist within and between social and political phenomena. This includes exploring the underlying social roots or origins of politics and power; the organisation management and process of political power structure; and the effects of political decision-making and power structures on the surrounding society and culture.

The intent of RPS is to share with political sociologists and other interested parties, including political scientists, the full array of theoretical, methodological, and substantive interests that exist in the field.

RPS is open to all theoretical, methodological, and scholarly points of view, irrespective of political content, so long as they advance our sociological understanding of political dynamics and institutional structures.

Research in the Sociology of Sport (RSS) brings together research from experts on established topics whilst also directing attention to themes at the 'cutting-edge' of this sub-discipline.

This exciting series examines the relationships between sport culture and society. The function meaning and significance of sport in contemporary societies are critically appraised.

Attention is given to both small-scale micro levels of interaction in sport subcultures and also to how these sport subcultures exist within the macro processes reflected in the historical and structural features of societies.

Each volume of Research in the Sociology of Sport features specially commissioned experts examining a common theme.

Whereas other law-related publications publish within a single domain – the humanities social science or legal doctrine, Studies in Law Politics and Society, seeks to bridge those divides.

We encourage submissions from a broad range of legal scholars and welcome articles exemplifying different theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches.

We welcome submissions from an international group of scholars.