Welcome to the Southwestern Social Science Association!

Founded in 1919, we are the oldest interdisciplinary social-science association in the United States, bringing together professionals and students in the spirit of collaboration. Join us! Present your work!

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Anthropology
Economics
History
International Studies
Political Science
Social Work
Sociology
Women's & Gender Studies

News & Events Past Stories

SSQ Editor Keith Gaddie honored with V.O. Key Award

Professor Keith Gaddie, general editor of Social Science Quarterly, was honored with the V.O. Key, Jr. Award for The Rise and Fall of the Voting Rights Act, recognized as the best book of the year published in southern ...
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SSSA Political Scientists Publish New American Government Reader

Southwestern Social Science Association political scientists recently joined together to publish a compelling new American government reader, Considering American Government, available from Kendall Hunt.  Edited by SSSA President Lydia M. Andrade and former political science affiliate president ...
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