Call for Papers
disClosure
a journal of social theory
Issue #14: Religion and Identity
The role of religion in the production of identity is not just a question of
significant philosophical or theological importance but is one that
possesses intriguing political, economic, and social implications as well.
Scholars have long sought to understand the processes of religious
identification, especially how religion is used to create, mediate, and
resist social change. Exercises of religious power, ranging from
fundamentalist to syncretic practices, are integral to the construction of
personal, familial, community and national identities. The editorial
collective of disClosure seeks submissions that explore issues of identity
and religion, particularly the relationship between spiritual beliefs and
social practices, within both mainstream and esoteric theologies and across
both contemporary and historical time periods.
Possible topics for consideration might include religion as it intersects
with:
Politics
Rights
Liberalism/Conservatism/Fundamentalism
Nation-building
Public spaces
Economics
Commodifications
Globalization
Pop culture (kitsch value)
Effects on class/race/sexuality/gender
Culture
Media
Prejudices
Religion and education
Rites/life stages/myths
Normativity
Science
Technology
Natural sciences
Medicine
Enlightenment
Individua(liza)tion
Personal ideology
Reincarnations
Narratives
Fanaticism/martyrdom
Atheism/Agnosticism
Flows and networks
Diasporas
Trade
Hybridization
Translations
Histories
Practices
Perspectives
Origins and evolutions
disClosure is a blind refereed journal produced in conjunction with the
Committee on Social Theory at the University of Kentucky. The journal
welcomes submissions from all theoretical perspectives and genres (scholarly
articles, interviews, reviews, short fiction, poetry, artwork) and from
authors and artists (academically affiliated or not) concerned with social
theory. Editorial decisions are based solely on quality and originality.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Papers: Include three copies of text submissions,
double spaced and no more than 10,000 words. Manuscripts, notes, and
bibliographies should follow Chicago format. Art and other graphic material
may be submitted as transparencies, prints, or electronic files (with hard
copy provided for proofing). Please do not submit material that has been
half-toned for publication (e.g., pictures in books or catalogues).
Art/Poetry: Artists should submit digital or camera-ready material.
Electronic submissions should be accompanied by a hard copy. Art cannot be
returned, so do not send originals. Include one copy of poetry submissions.
N.B. Authors are responsible for securing copyright and fair-use notices and
must submit them prior to disClosure publication. All material accepted by
disClosure for publication becomes property of the journal. disClosure is
not responsible for loss or damage resulting from submission.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 31, 2004
Mail to: disClosure
College of Arts and Sciences
213 Patterson Office Tower
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506-0027
If you have any questions regarding submissions, please feel free to contact
the editor of disClosure 14, Marcia England, at DC-EDITOR@LSV.UKY.EDU
You may also contact the Literature Editor, Sean M. Dummitt, at
smdummitt@insightbb.com
disClosure is an annual journal of social theory featuring scholarly
articles, creative writing, interviews, book reviews, and original artwork
from international contributors. For a look at previous issues, please
visit http://www.uky.edu/AS/SocTheo/DisClosure/disclose.htm
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