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About the Theory and Society format

Theory and Society is a peer-reviewed journal published by Springer Nature, covering Social and Cultural Dynamics, Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice, Political Economy and Marxism.

PublisherSpringer Nature
Reference styleSuperscript numbered (Nature)
Superscript — small raised numerals in the text
1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Theory and Society 12, 45–58 (2023).

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Publishes research inSocial and Cultural Dynamics Contemporary Sociological Theory and Practice Political Economy and Marxism Management and Organizational Studies Critical Theory and Philosophy
ISSN0304-2421
Citation impact (2-yr)1.72
h-index136
i10-index985
Total citations103,923
Article processing charge$2,790
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of California, Berkeley
Journal websitewww.springer.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Theory and Society per year

28
2014
22
2015
17
2016
22
2017
31
2018
38
2019
50
2020
47
2021
36
2022
27
2023
51
2024
69
2025

Citation impact of Theory and Society by publication year

2.5K
2014
1.2K
2015
767
2016
1.1K
2017
915
2018
1.4K
2019
2K
2020
879
2021
321
2022
130
2023
132
2024
141
2025

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Theory and Society template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Theory and Society format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Theory and Society template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Springer Nature format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Theory and Society use?
Theory and Society uses Superscript numbered (Nature) references, shown as superscript numerals in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A., Jones, B. & Lee, C. A representative article title. Theory and Society 12, 45–58 (2023).
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Theory and Society?
No. DocuGuru generates the sn-jnl LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Springer Nature-ready Theory and Society document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Theory and Society template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Theory and Society format with correct headings, figures, tables, and superscript citations.
Who publishes Theory and Society?
Theory and Society is a multidisciplinary journal published by Springer Nature. DocuGuru's Theory and Society template matches Springer Nature's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Theory and Society PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Theory and Society template (the sn-jnl class) that is ready to submit to Springer Nature, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Theory and Society template cost?
You can start writing in the Theory and Society template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Theory and Society PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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