In honor of sociologist Richard Lachmann, who died this fall, we are soliciting papers that address the issues of elite and nonelite influences on political and social processes and outcomes. The question of the power of elites, and the conditions under which that power might be tamed, happened to lie at the heart of the historical sociology of Lachmann. We welcome both theoretical and empirical papers. Submissions could be, for example, reprises of elite theory, critical summaries, critiques, discussions of class versus elite power, developments of alternatives (i.e., nonelite influences, people power), empirical evaluations of the relative power of elites and nonelites, or concrete investigations into the processes that maintain and undermine that power. Possible topics include the origins of capitalism, empires, elites and contemporary capitalism, social movements and elite conflict, and popular culture and influencers. Abstracts are due to Rebecca Jean Emigh and Dylan Riley on January 28, 2022, and should be no longer than 500 words. We are collecting papers with an eye to publishing them as an edited volume for a major university press.
The Contemporary Perspectives in Family Research book series is seeking research for two upcoming volumes. The first volume, “Conjugal Trajectories: Relationship Beginnings, Change, and Dissolutions,” will delve into relationship formation and change over time. This volume is being edited by Ana Josefina Cuevas Hernández of the University of Colima, and Sampson Lee Blair of the State University of New York-Buffalo. The second volume, “Resilience and Familism: The Dynamic Nature of Families in the Philippines,” focuses upon the ever-changing structures and norms within Filipino families. This volume is being edited by Clarence M. Batan of the University of Santo Tomas (Manila), Sampson Lee Blair of the State University of New York, and Veronica L. Gregorio of the National University of Singapore. The submission deadline for both of these volumes is April 15, 2022. Additional information about the book series can be found here.
The new book series Higher Education and the City, from Johns Hopkins University Press, is seeking scholarly, book-length manuscript submissions that examine higher education ecosystems through the lens of urban change, with an emphasis on the past and future of cities and metropolitan areas. Contribute to ongoing dialogues about relevant cultural and social issues, the pursuit of innovation, and the relationship between higher education and economic and community development. For information on contributing to the series, visit the website or contact book series editor Costas Spirou.
