International Review for the Sociology of Sport
Call for Special Issue Proposals
The International Review for the Sociology of Sport invites proposals for guest-edited special issues of the journal. The IRSS, now in its 47th year, is the most longstanding scholarly publication focused on sport and culture. Interdisciplinary, inclusive, and global, the IRSS is the journal of the International Sociology of Sport Association and publishes six issues a year in partnership with Sage Publications. Please visit the journal website for more information about its Aims & Scope, the Editorial Board, and sample issues at http://irs.sagepub.com/.
Proposals by prospective guest editors of special issues will be reviewed by Editor-in-Chief Lawrence Wenner and seven Corresponding Editors from across the globe in consultation with the IRSS Editorial Board and ISSA Executive Board. Manuscripts for special issues will be solicited via open calls for submissions and undergo a double-blind review process under the supervision of the special issue editor(s) and Editor-in-Chief. Proposals addressing the following points should be sent to [log in to unmask] with IRSS Special Issue Proposal in the subject line:
1. Theme to be addressed.
2. Relevance and timeliness of the theme.
3. Expected contribution to the sociology of sport.
4. Interdisciplinary interest and impact.
5. Interest to the international academic community.
6. Quality and quantity of expected submissions.
7. Academic qualifications and editorial experience of the proposed editor(s).
Lawrence Wenner
Von der Ahe Professor of Communication & Ethics | Loyola Marymount University | 1 LMU Drive | Los Angeles, CA 90045 | [log in to unmask] | 310.338.3754
Editor, International Review for the Sociology of Sport | [log in to unmask] | http://irs.sagepub.com/ | http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/irss
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