Fandom and Neomedia Studies (FANS) Association Social Sciences Studies Area
Call for Editors
The Fandom and Neomedia Studies (FANS) Association is pleased to announce a Call for Papers in its new Social Sciences Studies Area. This area will consider psychology, sociology, anthropology, ethnology, and related disciplines.
Topics may include but are not limited to:
- Media effects on mental and physical health
- Cyberanthropology
- Fandom conventions as pilgrimage festivals
- Participatory culture
- (Mis)representation of minorities in media
- Natural disasters as portrayed in social media
- Use of new technology in traditional disciplines
- Cultural and ethnological documentaries
- Fan identities
- Online rise of social groups and ideologies
Anyone, scholars and the general public alike, may submit a paper for consideration for our annual journal, The Phoenix Papers, and presentation at our conference.
To be considered for the journal and/or conference, please submit a full professional CV/resume along with an abstract of no more than 250 words to us.
Committee Members:
- Stephen Reysen, Co-Chair, Texas A&M University-Commerce
- Courtney N. Plante, Co-Chair, MacEwan University
- Michael A. Vandehey, Co-Chair, Midwestern State University
- Diana Harrelson-Hubbard, University of North Texas
- Ronald Lorenzo, Prairie View A & M University
- Christopher Groves, Iowa State University
- Daniel Chadborn, Southeastern Louisiana University
- Andrew Tague, Texas A&M University-Commerce
- Connor Leshner, Undergraduate Liaison, Arizona State University
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