Call for Papers for Special Issue of Community Development: Journal of the Community Development Society
Community Theory: Current Perspectives and Future Directions
Community Development: Journal of the Community Development Society invites submission for a special issue, “ Community Theory: Current Perspectives and Future Directions,” edited by M.A. Brennan and Ralph B. Brown.
What is the current state of community theory? Many have expressed concern that community studies are at a crossroads, where a previously strong theoretical base appears to be in decline. Such concerns are present as we are experiencing some of the most monumental changes since the turn of the 19 th century (dramatic advances in communications technology, global economic shifts, and the internet are just a few examples). Just as turn-of-the 20 th century shifts defined the theoretical foundations of community studies for the past century, in the new millennium we are confronted with new puzzles and issues that demand innovative concepts and visions of community. To this end, we seek to discover the beginnings of new theoretical foundations for the study of community, as well as to explore advances to existing theoretical perspectives. We feel it is time to open a debate among community scholars and practitioners regarding the current and future state of community theory.
As guest editors, we seek manuscripts that focus on the advancement of community theory. Specifically, we seek manuscripts that explore the current status of community theory, present methods for bridging potential theoretical divides, and suggest methods for furthering the development of a new theoretical foundation in contemporary community studies. Manuscripts must adhere to JCDS format requirements (http://comm-dev.org ) and be submitted via email to M.A. Brennan (brennanm@ufl.edu) or Ralph B. Brown (ralph_brown@byu.edu) no later than August 31, 2007.
The International Review of Modern Sociology Seeks Submissions
The International Review of Modern Sociology is committed to publishing sociologically related and academically engaging papers with an explicit cross-cultural and comparative focus. All submissions must neither be under review elsewhere nor have been previously published. Manuscripts may be submitted electronically as a Word document to: Sunil Kukreja (kukreja@ups.edu) along with
- A title page with the name of the author(s) and institutional affiliation(s), if any
- An abstract of no more than 150 words
- A biographical statement of the author(s)--maximum 100 words
- The paper should not be longer than 30 typewritten pages (including references and notes) and in size 12 font
- Papers should conform to the APA style
- A processing fee of $30 (payable to IRMS) must be submitted before the paper will be reviewed.
- Hard copy submissions (please submit 3 copies) should be sent to: Sunil Kukreja, Department of Comparative Sociology, CMB 1057, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA 98416