About the Journal

The Journal of Practice Theory is a peer-reviewed and interdisciplinary academic journal dedicated to advancing the field of practice theory. Its aim is to explore, develop, and disseminate cutting-edge research on social practices and their significance in contemporary society.

Although there is no single theory of practice, practice theories imagine and analyse social life and social phenomena as constituted by practices that are connected and extended across time and space. The idea of taking practices as a central unit of social analysis and conceptualisation sets this tradition apart, on the one hand from systems theories and structural accounts and on the other, from those who focus on some version of individualism. The Journal of Practice Theory is a place for practice theorists working with a wide range of interpretations of practice, in all kinds of disciplines, to advance concepts, understandings, and debates about the practical nature of social life.

The reason for starting The Journal of Practice Theory is to provide the multi-disciplinary practice theory community with a common and dedicated platform for the exploration, exchange, and dissemination of research that advances the field whether by way of theoretical and conceptual development; philosophical integration; disciplinary connection, or empirical insight.

The journal is open access, autonomous, and depends on the contributions of the practice theory community (authors, editors, and reviewers). This setup affords us the opportunity to publish articles that harness insights from multiple disciplines to develop the field of practice theoretical work. It also enables us to cultivate the free spread of ideas and knowledge and contribute to an emerging transformation in scholarship and research.

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