Reading the Rift: An Edited Collection of Essays on BBC TV's Science
Fiction Series TORCHWOOD
Torchwood is a UK ratings buster, an award-winning science fiction series
shot on High Definition and filmed in and around Cardiff by BBC Wales.
Beginning life as a spinoff from Doctor Who, it has now grown into a
programme that stands on its own with a unique blend of science fiction,
humour, romance, and adult themes, and has dedicated fan followings growing
across the globe. Such a distinctive and original blend of elements sets it
apart from competitors and calls for scholarly discussion and analysis.
Therefore, we are excited to be proposing this book and we are seeking
original, well-researched scholarly essays that analyse aspects of this
television series. We are particularly interested in essays that focus on
gender and sexuality, the depiction of alien species, culture, identity and
representation, characterisation, and narrative, but are open to any theme
or theoretical perspective.
For consideration, please send the following information to Andrew Ireland
(aireland_at_bournemouth.ac.uk):
1. Paper title and abstract/proposal (300 words approx.)
2. Brief CV or one-paragraph biography
3. Complete personal information: name, department, academic institution,
mailing address, and e-mail address.
Abstracts/Proposals (300 words approx) due: May 1st, 2008
Acceptances made by May 31, 2008
A full proposal will then be submitted to publishers for consideration. If
successful, an appropriate completion date for papers will follow.
Please direct any queries to the editor.
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Iain Robert Smith
Institute of Film and Television
School of American and Canadian Studies
University of Nottingham
University Park
NG7 2RD
Head of Communications,
MeCCSA Post-Graduate Network
website: http://www.meccsa.org.uk/pgn/
Articles Editor,
Scope: An Online Journal of Film and Television Studies
website: http://www.scope.nottingham.ac.uk/
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