REPORT OF THE EDITOR OF THE AMERICAN SOCIOLOGICAL REVIEW.

This is the first report of the current Editor of the journal "American Sociological Review," who assumed his duties in January 1955. Thanks are due the retiring Editor, Robert E.L. Fans, who with characteristic generosity extended his own tour of duty and responsibility beyond the ordinary termination date and who passed on to the incumbent enviable standards of administrative efficiency and objectivity. During the period June 1954-May 1955 the number of articles received and published was almost identical with the preceding year. From June 1953-May 1954, 349 papers were received and 74 articles and 8 research notes were published, totaling 581 pages. From June 1934-May 1955, 348 papers were received, 79 articles and 4 research notes were published, totaling 530 pages. In 1953-54, 112 pages of book reviews and notes were published, in 1954-55, 140 pages. This count excludes communications, news and the like. The increasing of the number of Assistant Editors to twelve made it possible to change a general policy to a strict rule, and each paper is now reviewed by at least two Assistant Editors in addition to the Editor. Our authors have frequently expressed appreciation for the professional counsel of the Assistant Editors. recommend the smallest possible recognition of their contribution: that they be referred to henceforth as Associate Editors.