Review Essay: Finnish Academic Publishing in Sociology

Abstract

This article analyses the current state and changes in academic sociological publishing in Finland. It describes the situation in different sectors of sociological publishing: in scientific journals, in academic publications and in the publications of the institutional and commercial sectors, especially in textbooks. The article discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each sector. The author is particularly concerned with the future of monographs in the Finnish results-based university system. Through a set of examples, the review paints a picture of the institutionalization, expansion and differentiation of Finnish sociology. Because Finland is a small language and market area, and a representative of the Nordic model, sociological production is dependent on state measures and support.