The International Journal of the Sociology of Language is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering the field of sociology of language. It was established in 1974 by Joshua Fishman who has served many years as editor-in-chief, now working closely with by Ofelia Garcia Otheguy. Each issue is dedicated to a single topic within the scope of the journal's field, such as "Sociolinguistic Issues in Azerbaijan" and "The Official Language Minorities in Canada". Each issue also publishes a book review and many issues also include a study relating to the sociology of endangered languages or small language communities. The journal is published by Walter de Gruyter.