Political Communication
Call for Special Issue Proposals
Deadline for Proposal Submissions: May 1st, 2023
Political Communication is launching a call for the publication of a symposium or full special issue on one or more current topics of broad interest to our readership and members of the political communication divisions in the ICA and APSA. Proposals that speak to the relationship between political communication and democratic crises around the globe are especially welcome, though all topics relevant to our field are welcome.
A symposium will typically comprise 3-5 short papers of around 4000-5000 words each, with a short introduction of no more than 1000 words by the symposium editor(s).
A full special issue will comprise of 6-8 articles (around 8,000 words in length).
Proposals should be a maximum of 2 pages in length. They should include a clear account of the overarching research question, the names of the guest editor(s), the names of 3-4 proposed contributors and provisional titles, including a brief description of the proposed content of each article. Please note that all special issues will also be open for general submissions. The successful guest editor(s) will take on all editorial tasks (including using the journal’s manuscript management system), in consultation with the editor in chief.
The deadline for the submission of proposals is 1 May 2023. Proposals should be sent to [email protected]. Â Proposals will be considered by the editorial team of Political Communication.
More about the journal
Ranked 5/94 in Communication and 3/182 in Political Science
Political Communication is an international journal, published quarterly, that features cutting-edge theory-driven empirical research at the intersection of politics and communication. Its expansive subject is the site of rapid changes and pressing policy concerns worldwide. The journal welcomes all research methods and analytical viewpoints that advance understanding of the practices, processes, content, effects, and
policy implications of political communication. Regular symposium issues explore key issues in depth.
Peer Review Policy:
All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and refereeing by two or more anonymous referees.
Publication office: Taylor & Francis Inc., 530 Walnut Street, Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Readership:
Professors, researchers, students, and practitioners of domestic and international politics and government, and of communications.
Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.
Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.
