Phil Harris and Danny Moss at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK),
are launching a new International Journal the Journal of Public Affairs,
which will be published quarterley from Q4 2000. Perhaps some of your
list members would be interested in submitting articles or comment.
I am forwarding some basic information about the Journal, and the Call
for
Papers. If you would like more complete information, Please contact
Phil at MMU coordinates provided in the announcement.
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New Journal and Call for Papers: Journal of Public Affairs
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There has been substantial growth over the past decade in government
relations, public affairs and political marketing. Increased
privatisation and government regulation, the onward march of
globalisation and the
emergence of powerful and unpredictable pressure groups has meant that
public affairs, in particular lobbying, has moved from a tactic adopted
by
organisations to being a managerial strategy to achieve competitive
advantage. Yet despite these far-reaching changes, public affairs
remains relatively under-researched, under-reported and under-examined.
Journal of Public Affairs provides an international, peer-reviewed forum
for submissions examining best practice, new thinking and developments,
and
applied research in the field, and will include:
* Original, applied articles by leading international practitioners,
expert consultants and respected academics;
* Hands-on case studies from blue-chip companies worldwide;
* Book Reviews summarising content and assessing relevance;
Each subjected to peer review, to ensure the journal is authoritative,
accessible and relevant
The target audience comprises all those concerned with new thinking and
best practice in public affairs including practitioners from large
corporations, consultants, government organisations, regulators,
associations,
pressure groups, researchers and academics. The target readership is
reflected
in the editorial board, which consists of leading academics and senior
practising executives from industry around the world.
CALL FOR PAPERS
THE EDITORS INVITE THE SUBMISSION of relevant papers for upcoming issues
of the journal. Original research, review papers and case studies are
all
welcomed. Topics identified include:
· Practical tools of Public Affairs Management
· Conceptual advances in business-government-society relations
· Case studies of public affairs in practice
· Dealing with government regulators
· Environmental campaigning
· Issues management techniques
· The role of the media in public affairs
· New developments - trends, issues, practices
· Implications of gender for public affairs
· Funding of political parties, campaigns and policy development
· Local community/Stakeholder initiatives
· Political Lobbying
· Campaign and pressure group activity
· Political convention/conference business and relationships
· The role of government officials
Authors wishing to make informal enquiries concerning possible
contributions may contact:
The Editors: Phil Harris and Danny Moss
Centre for Corporate and Public Affairs
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Faculty of Management and Business
Aytoun Building, Aytoun Street
Manchester, M1 3GH, UK
Tel: +44(0)161 247 3697
Fax: +44(0)161 0161 247 6861
Email: [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask]
Or
The Publishing Editor:
Daryn Moody, Henry Stewart Publications, Museum House, 25 Museum Street,
London WC1A 1JT, UK
Tel: +44(0) 20 7323 2916
Fax: +44(0) 20 7323 2918
Email: [log in to unmask]
Further details can be found in the attached files on board members,
Notes for authors and Call for papers.
Many Thanks
Phil
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