In August 2011, in the year that the British Sociological Association (BSA) reaches 60, we will publish a Special Section of the journal focusing on:
60 Years of Impact: reflecting on 60 years of the BSA and British Sociology Edited by Professor John Brewer (current BSA President) and Professor Jennifer Platt (past BSA President)
Some papers may be commissioned, but it is hoped also to receive submissions that engage with a range of relevant issues and topics, which could include ones that:
- examine the work of the BSA and its significance to the discipline, or relate it to other professional associations
- offer short reports on the development of particular fields in British sociology, perhaps relating those to the role of BSA Study Groups
- reflect on the impact and influence of particular fields, particular institutions such as university or government departments, or particular individuals, on British Sociology
- present expatriate views of the BSA or British Sociology and how they have changed, and/or compare them with equivalents elsewhere; document the impact of diasporas on British sociology
Papers on other topics will also be welcome.
Deadline for submissions is 30th March 2011. Submissions can be in the form of standard papers (4000 - 8000 words) or shorter 'think' pieces, autobiographical accounts etc. (approximately 3000 words).
Jennifer and John are happy to be contacted prior to submission for advice on suitability and/or possible overlap with commissioned pieces and can be contacted on j.platt@sussex.ac.uk or j.brewer@abdn.ac.uk
Please submit papers in the usual way to Cathy Ternent at socres@surrey.ac.uk
