Zeitschrift fur Rechtssoziologie

Aims & Scope

Established in 1980, the Zeitschrift für Rechtssoziologie – The German Journal of Law and Society offers a forum for the academic analysis of law in its societal context and on the relationship between law and society.

The notion of ‘society’ is interpreted broadly.

The journal publishes contributions from all disciplines as long as the relationship between law and society can be identified as a core theme.

Papers with a theoretical focus and empirically-based analyses are equally welcome.

We also publish essays that do not follow the typical format of a journal article as long as the arguments and reasoning are of an academic standard.

The journal also features a book review section which discusses recent sociology of law texts published in Germany and other countries.

Submissions may be written in German or English.

Only original contributions will be published.

However, contributions to the journal may be republished elsewhere provided that the place of first publication is cited.

An overview over the development of the journal can be found in: Cottier Michelle, Die Zeitschrift für Rechtssoziologie: seit bald 40 Jahren Kristallisationspunkt und Kommunikationsarena der deutschsprachigen Rechtssoziologie, in: Christian Boulanger (Hrsg.) "Rechtssoziologisch publizieren" – Dokumentation eines Rundtischgespräches, 26.03.2019, https://barblog.hypotheses.org/cottier-zeitschrift-fuer-rechtssoziologie.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.147

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	5

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24779

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	14

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Kontext und Autonomie: Gesellschaftliche Selbststeuerung durch reflexives Recht

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Gunther, Helmut

• Einige Probleme mit „reflexivem Recht“

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Niklas

• Die Rolle des Rechts im Prozeß der Globalisierung

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Klaus F., Stefan

• Reflexive Transnational Law

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Graff-Peter

• Procedural Justice and Culture: Evidence for Ubiquitous Process Concerns

  Citation: 23

  Authors: E. Allan

• Mobilisierung von Recht

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Erhard

• Die Autorität des Rechts

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Klaus

• Korruption und Netzwerke

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Petra

• Elektronische Agenten und große Menschenaffen

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Gunther

• Unterwerfung oder Distanz: Rechtssoziologie, Rechtsanthropologie und Rechtspluralismus aus rechtsanthropologischer Sicht

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Franz von

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