Advisory board
In consultation with the Board of Directors, the editorial board shall form a Scientific Board of the journal. The members of the Scientific Board are appointed for a period of five years. One-time reappointment is possible. The number of members of the Board shall not be less than six. The task of the Scientific Advisory Board is to advise the publishers on all scientific questions concerning the journal.
Active members of the advisory board
- Anja Abendroth (since 2025)
- Martina Brandt (since 2026)
- Steffen Mau (since 2022)
- Patrick Präg (since 2026)
- Stefanie Steinmetz (since 2026)
Former advisory board members
- Günter Albrecht (1972-1980)
- Eva Barlösius (2005-2017)
- Jens Beckert (2006-2022)
- Hans Peter Blossfeld (2003-2017)
- Marlis Buchmann (1998-2004)
- Bernhard Ebbinghaus (2012-2022)
- Hartmut Esser (1992-2002)
- Christian Fleck (2002-2017)
- Ute Gerhard (2000-2007)
- Alois Hahn (1987-1998)
- Max Haller (1992-1997)
- Bettina Heintz (2009-2015)
- Hans Joas (1990-1991)
- Siegwart Lindenberg (1987-2000)
- Walter Müller (1987-1991)
- Birgitta Nedelmann (1990-1997)
- Helga Nowotny (1987-1990)
- Ilona Ostner (1998)
- Jörg Rössel (2017-2026)
- Fritz Sack (1987-1999)
- Michael Schmid (1992-2001)
- Alphons Silbermann (1972-1980)
- Wolfgang Streeck (1999-2005)
- Heike Trappe (2022-2026)
- Gisela Trommsdorff (1999-2017)
- Paul Windolf (2001-2011)