The Journal of Social History has been an important academic platform in the field of social history since its founding by Peter Stearns in 1967. This quarterly journal is highly regarded in the historical community for its outstanding academic contributions and innovative research methods. It has not only propelled the development of social history but also had a profound impact on other branches of historical studies. The journal covers a wide range of topics, from the micro-perspective of everyday life to the macro-analysis of social structures and cultural changes, providing historians with rich research resources and perspectives.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research, fostering dialogue between history and other disciplines such as sociology, economics, anthropology, and cultural studies. This interdisciplinary exchange not only enriches the academic content of history but also makes historical research more relevant to reality and more explanatory. In addition, the journal pays special attention to innovation in historical research methods, encouraging scholars to use new technologies and methods to interpret historical materials, thus providing new perspectives and possibilities for historical research.