Public Culture examines the intersection of culture, law, and public life, with a focus on how historical events, social movements, and political structures shape contemporary societies. The journal explores themes of justice, governance, extractivism, and the politics of space and memory across diverse geographical and historical contexts. It also investigates the role of media, technology, and artistic expression in public discourse and social change.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q1
CommunicationQ2
Social PsychologyQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
AnthropologyCultural Studies
Scopus Categories
Social PsychologyArts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Communication
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Anthropological Studies and InsightsPublic Spaces through ArtLegal case studies and regulationsHuman auditory perception and evaluationMusic History and CultureSouth Asian Cinema and CultureCultural Industries and Urban DevelopmentRace, History, and American SocietyJewish and Middle Eastern StudiesPhilippine History and Culture