Soundings a journal of politics and culture

Reviews

‘Soundings helps to keep my faith in an intellectual left alive. In a world of shrinking media outlets for serious reflection about what’s going on and what can be done about it, Soundings consistently challenges my assumptions and opens my mind to new questions, ideas and possibilities.’Lawrence Grossberg, Morris Davis Distinguished Professor of Communication Studies and Cultural Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Editor, Cultural Studies.

‘Soundings’ eclectic political-cultural mix is consistently thought-provoking, stimulating and enjoyable to read.’ Ruth Lister, Professor of Social Policy, Loughborough University

‘Brilliant at provoking new ways of looking at the problems trade unionists face and informing action’Heather Wakefield National Secretary for Local Government UNISON

‘In an age of intensifying political conformity Soundings reminds us that other worlds are possible.’Bill Schwarz, Reader, Queen Mary’s College London

‘Soundings is one of the few places I know I will find serious radical thinking. Fearless, edgy and more necessary than ever.’ Suzanne Moore, Columnist, Mail on Sunday

‘Soundings provides an compelling chart of the changing mental, emotional and political landscape in the most direct and accessible way.’Lynne Segal, Anniversary Professor of Psychology & Gender Studies, Birkbeck College, University of London.

‘Not simply an academic journal, Soundings is one of the few places in which imaginative public intellectual life is preserved in contemporary Britain’.Wendy Wheeler, Reader in English, London Metropolitan University.

‘Original and provocative, avoids clichés and truisms.’ Anne Showstack Sassoon, Professor of Politics, Kingston University

‘If you have new, democratic ideas it is always worth approaching Soundings.’ Rosemary Bechler, Contributing Editor to openDemocracy

‘Soundings is a rare project, just what we need: it bridges intellectual innovations and politics, new ideas and urgent issues’Richard Johnson, Professor of Cultural Studies

‘Soundings has an instinct for the ideas and developments in most need of debate, and is consistently illuminating.’Kate Soper, Professor of Philosophy, London Metropolitan University

‘Soundings offers a radical and provocative perspective on new politics.’Jenny Andersson, Uppsala University, Sweden

‘An excellent blend of cutting-edge political and cultural analysis and provides vital life-support for the thinking left’.Alan Finlayson, Senior Lecturer in Politics, Swansea University

‘Soundings has shown itself to be an excellent forum for intelligent, accessible deliberation on pressing contemporary issues and emerging societal characteristics.’Gregor McLennan, Professor of Sociology, University of Bristol

‘Soundings really gets to grips with the key issues of the time.’Andrew Blake, Professor of Cultural Studies, University of Winchester

‘Soundings is for me a cherished space where the challenging analytical combines with the political.’Nira Yuval-Davis, Professor of Gender and Ethnic Studies, University of East London

‘Intelligent, wide-ranging and willing to sink its teeth into the most challenging issues of the day, Soundings demonstrates that critical debate is not only alive but in boisterous good health’.Peter Redman, Lecturer in Sociology, The Open University

‘Soundings is challenging, thought provoking and accessible. It provides a much needed link between journalism and academia.’Amir Saeed, Senior Lecturer Media and Cultural Studies, University of Sunderland

‘Soundings is that rare forum which brings together critical thought and transformative action - always in informed and stimulating ways.’Priya Gopal, Lecturer in English, Cambridge University

‘Soundings provides an invaluable space for new ideas about contemporary society.’Alan Fountain, Professor of Television Studies, Middlesex University.

‘A journal with real punch and purpose, constantly drawing on new ideas for a new democratic politics without the baggage of canonic restriction.’Ash Amin, Professor of Geography and Executive Director of the Institute of Advanced Study, University of Durham

‘Soundings is where theory defers to reality.’Edward Fullbrook, editor of the post-autistic economics review, University of the West of England

‘Soundings brings metropolitan light to those of us forced to labor in provincial somberness.’Norman Birnbaum, University Professor Emeritus, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington DC 20007.

‘Soundings, as its name implies, ‘sounds out’ radical ideas from a radical perspective that is ‘fundamentally sound’. We all need to take regular soundings!’Patrick Ainley, Professor of Training and Education, School of Education and Training, University of Greenwich.

‘Soundings is a lively publication that confronts current issues in challenging and thought-provoking ways. It is academic in the best sense of the word - intelligent, challenging and articulate - but never dull, dry or pedantic.’Ivor Gaber, Emeritus Professor, Goldsmiths College, University of London

‘Each issue of Soundings includes new ideas that makes one think differently about the world.’Susan Himmelweit, Professor of Economics at the Open University

‘Soundings began as an attempt to give direction and depth to political, cultural and economic debates in Britain and has lived up to that prospectus ever since.’John Callaghan, Professor of Wolverhampton University

‘Soundings is one of the few journals that consistently opens up new agendas and offers fresh insights. It provides important cultural and political analyses that are invaluable for both academics and activists - and for those who enjoy crossing this boundary.’Janet Newman, Professor of Social Policy, The Open University

‘Soundings editorial policy has such a coherent and distinctive "take" on politics and life - alert to culture and diversity, but never forgetting class.’Cynthia Cockburn, Visiting Professor of Sociology, The City University London

‘I think of Soundings as a laboratory: one of the few places in which academics, activists, policy makers and practitioners can speak to each other as equals and forge the stories that we need to apprehend and shape the world we are living through’.Rachel Thomson, Professor of Social Research, Faculty of Health and Social Care, The Open University

‘Soundings is a unique "avant guarde" journal that is refreshing in its interdisciplinary approach and diverse formats: poetry, prose, pictures. Its "granta" style allows free thinking and free spirit across a range of topics of political and contemporary relevance.’Pam Smith, Professor of Nurse Education and Director of the Centre for Research in Nursing and Midwifery Education, University of Surrey

‘The most lively and encouraging antidote to political pessimism and cultural cynicism I can think of’.’Ali Rattansi, Visiting Professor of Sociology, City University London

‘A rare and valuable journal in today’s academic climate. Soundings publishes important theoretical and political articles written by key thinkers for a non-specialist readership.’Mica Nava, Professor of Cultural Studies, University of East London

‘Deeper than much journalism, richer than many think tank reports, more engaging than most academic articles … Soundings reaches the parts which other radical writing cannot reach.’Tom Shakespeare, Principal Research Associate, University of Newcastle

‘Soundings nourishes public intellectual space - without it our public culture would be diminished.’Tariq Modood, Professor, Director, Centre for the Study of Ethnicity and Citizenship, University of Bristol

‘I find Soundings very topical, easy to read and rigorous at the same time. Soundings also carries interesting and thought-provoking discussions about current political and intellectual issues thus making it an interesting medium to consult and to contribute to.’Francisco Dominguez, Head of Centre for Brazilian and Latin American Studies, Middlesex University

‘Soundings provides a unique combination of commentary, poetry and photography on current events. It epitomises the attempt to break down borders between different forms of political expression.’Richard Minns, Visiting Fellow, University of Sheffield

‘Soundings is willing to ask the biggest questions, but is always rooted in the here and now: it’s a vital link between the tradition of progressive thought in Britain and the futures which all of us are working for.’Jeremy Gilbert, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies, University of East London