The Michigan Sociological Review (MSR) is an official publication of the Michigan Sociological Association (MSA).  As both a parochial as well as interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal. It welcomes articles within a broad range of theoretical, methodological, and empirical questions salient to sociological inquiry.  It also publishes research and pedagogical comments, reviews of books, films, videos, educational software, and keynote speeches of the annual meeting of the MSA.  The call for papers appears each year in the American Sociological Association’s Footnotes.  MSR is indexed in the Sociological Abstracts and is globally distributed. Please visit our website: http://www.gvsu.edu/msr

The Michigan Sociological Association publishes the Michigan Sociological Review. The MSA seeks to (1) promote an exchange of ideas concerning, and (2) develop methods designed to promote, the following objectives: (a) to improve sociological thought within the academic environment, (b) to improve sociological thought and practice within the public and private sectors, (c) to encourage development and collaboration, (d) to encourage quality teaching and innovation, (e) to increase public awareness of the contribution of sociology, (f) to provide a vehicle whereby sociologists can network together for personal and professional growth. The MSA is a member of the National Council of State Sociological Associations and is recognized by the American Sociological Association as an Aligned Scholarly Association.