Medical Sociology online (MSo)

A free access publication of the British Sociological Association

The newly launched Medical Sociology online (MSo) (formerly Medical Sociology News, MSN) publishes high quality articles in the broad area of medical sociology based on original research using qualitative and quantitative methods. Articles for peer-review should be up to 6000 words, and submissions will be refereed anonymously by at least two referees. We will also accept shorter articles or commentary pieces of up to 4000 words (non peer-reviewed) that should also follow the MSo Style Guidelines. Two editions of MSo a year will be published and be freely available to download as a PDF from the BSA website http://www.britsoc.co.uk/publications/MSonline.htm

 Or by accessing www.Medicalsociologyonline.org

MSo is a publication of the BSA MedSoc Group and has a special interest in promoting the work of all sections of the academic community, including postgraduates and first time authors as well as people who are established in their field. MSo encourages and welcomes the submission of articles or commentary pieces on research methodology, ethical issues in research, and the teaching and learning of medical sociology.

Please access the links below for full submission details.

•             Guidelines to authors for peer-reviewed papers
•             Current research
•             PhD and MA Congratulations
•             Book reviews

All submissions should be sent to the editors by email as Microsoft Word attachments to MSo@liv.ac.uk.

Liverpool University Editorial Team: Helen Bromley, Sara Edwards, Paul Harrison, Julia Hiscock, Suzanne Hodge, Paula Hodgson, Mona Killey, Jude Robinson, Clare Thetford