A Half-Century of the International Social Science Journal

In: International social science journal: ISSJ, Band 50, S. 309-318

Abstract

Discusses the history of the International Social Science Journal on its 50th anniversary. The journal, which first appeared in 1949 as a product of the Dept of Social Science at UNESCO, was initially published in both English & French. It has always been organized according to theme rather than a specific social discipline, thus allowing contributors from different disciplines to bring their particular expertise to bear. Only four editors have overseen this process. Of particular difficulty has been the maintenance of quality as the journal expanded to include languages other than French & English. Changes in presentation standards & themes are briefly mentioned. It is concluded that this evolution has in part reflected developments in the social sciences, UNESCO, & the world itself. By adapting to a global agenda while not alienating its global readership, the journal has remained a success. 7 References. D. Ryfe