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Book Announcement: Handbook of Research on Political Activism in the Information Age
by Ashu M. G. Solo 28 Feb '16

28 Feb '16

It would be appreciated if you forward this announcement for Handbook of Research on Political Activism in the Information Age to your colleagues. Handbook of Research on Political Activism in the Information Age Editor: Ashu M. G. Solo (Maverick Technologies America Inc., USA) ISBN13: 9781466660663; ISBN10: 146666066X; EISBN13: 9781466660670; URL: http://www.igi-global.com/book/handbook-research-political-activism-informa… Technology and particularly the Internet have caused many changes in political activism. Recent revolutions in many countries in the Middle East and North Africa have started in large part due to social networking Web sites like Facebook and Twitter. Social networking has also played a role in protests and riots in numerous countries. The whistleblower Web site Wikileaks has had a tremendous impact in exposing government corruption. Mainstream media no longer has a monopoly on political commentary as anybody can set up a blog or post a video online. Political activists can network together online. Aspects of engineering, computer science, mathematics can be applied to political activism. Handbook of Research on Political Activism in the Information Age, edited by Ashu M. G. Solo and published by IGI Global, includes 25 research chapters from 39 researchers at universities and research institutions in 15 countries on different aspects of political activism with information technology, engineering, computer science, or math. This book strongly increases our understanding of methods for political activism in the information age, the effectiveness of these methods, and tools for analyzing these methods.

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Publication of issue 3(2) connexions - International Professional Communication Journal
by connexions journal 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

Along with guest editors Bruce Maylath, Ricardo Munoz Martin, and Marta Pacheco Pinto, we are delighted to announce the publication of connexions issue 3(2): "Translation and international professional communication." The issue is available at https://connexionsjournal.org/2016/02/27/issue-32/ We hope you enjoy the issue! Rosário and Kyle Rosário Durão and Kyle Mattson The Co-Editors *www.connexionsjournal.org <http://www.connexionsjournal.org/>**connexions •** international professi**onal communication journal *(ISSN 2325-6044) *Dept. of Communication, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences - **New Mexico Tech, and *Dept. of Writing - University of Central Arkansas

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Book Announcement: Political Campaigning in the Information Age
by Ashu M. G. Solo 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

It would be appreciated if you forward this announcement for Political Campaigning in the Information Age to your colleagues. Political Campaigning in the Information Age Editor: Ashu M. G. Solo (Maverick Technologies America Inc., USA) ISBN13: 9781466660625; ISBN10: 1466660627; EISBN13: 9781466660632 URL: www.igi-global.com/book/political-campaigning-information-age/99490 Technology and particularly the Internet have brought about many changes in political campaigning. Politicians and candidates use their own Web sites and social network profiles to get their message out. Aspects of engineering, computer science, or mathematics can be applied to political campaigning and political communications. Political Campaigning in the Information Age, edited by Ashu M. G. Solo and published by IGI Global, includes 20 research chapters from 33 researchers at universities and research institutions in 15 countries on different aspects of political campaigning and political communications with information technology, engineering, computer science, or math. This book strongly increases our understanding of methods for political campaigning and political communications in the information age, the effectiveness of these methods, and tools for analyzing these methods.

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Lit help: Networked Participatory Scholarship in Peripheral Contexts
by anna conover 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

Dear AoiRs, I'm designing a study about networked participatory scholarship (NPS) (Veletsianos and Kimmons, 2012) in Latin America and was wondering if anyone here had any literature suggestions. I'm mostly interested in literature about networked scholarship in 'peripheral' contexts, multilingual scholars and the tensions between institutional scholarship and networked scholarship. Thanks! --- Anna C. Conover Rojas Doctoral Student Communication, Media and Learning Technologies Design Teachers College - Columbia University

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Job posting: Assistant Professor Gender Studies & Postcolonial Studies, Utrecht University, the Netherlands
by Leurs, K.H.A. (Koen) 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

Dear colleagues, Apologies for cross posting, kindly distribute this job ad among your networks. Contact prof Rosemarie Buikema for inquiries, see her contact details in the ad below. Best wishes, Koen Leurs ****** Assistant Professor Gender Studies & Postcolonial Studies (0,8 fte) Department Media & Culture Studies UU The Department of Media and Culture Studies (MCW) at Utrecht University is currently seeking an assistant professor (UD) Gender Studies & Postcolonial Studies, 0.8 fte. The department of Media and Culture Studies provides education, and conducts research, in the fields of film, television, games, new media and digital culture, visual arts, theatre, dance and performance, gender and postcolonialism, music and cultural policies. Culture is a dynamic mix of artistic, creative and everyday practices with which people shape their identities and actions, and within which societal structures and institutions themselvestake shape. Media (both old and new) are crucial factors in these processes. The Graduate Gender Program (GGeP) is located within the department of Media and Culture Studies. Scholars from the various research groups in Media and Culture Studies liaise extensivelytogether in order to explore different facets of the roles played by gender, ethnicity, art, culture, and media in contemporary society. Gender Studiesresearch focuses on processes of in- and exclusion and diversity expressed throughout a broad range of media,cultural and artistic performances, all of which are studied within their particularintermedial contexts. We pay particular attention to the relations between historical and contemporary developments, transmedial and intermedial phenomena, social and cultural inclusion and diversity, activism, cultural heritage and the digital humanities. The Gender Studies research group isfurther embedded in the Research Institute of Cultural Inquiry (ICON) in the faculty of the Humanities, the Utrecht University research area ‘Institutions’ and the focus research area ‘Culture, Citizenship and Human Rights’. Utrecht University Gender Studies also directs the Netherlands Research School of Gender Studies (NOG) and is the initiator of the Postcolonial Studies Initiative (PCI). Job Description We are currently seeking: A candidate whose research both supports and enhances the three strands of our existing research program 'Doing Gender: Media, Art and Politics' encompassing: 1. Art & Beyond (Cultural Industry; Aesthetics & Ethics). 2. Postcoloniality & Social Justice (subaltern archive, postsecular, postsocialist citizenship, cosmopolitanism, migration, human rights, transitional justice, social inclusion and activism). 3. Contemporary Feminist Theory (epistemologies, colonial, posthuman, affect theory, new media). Any prospective candidate should ideally combine research and teaching experience in transdisciplinary feminist and postcolonial theories, with a special focus on activism, the arts and aesthetics in feminist, queer, critical race and/or critical whiteness studies. The successful applicant for the post of assistant professor in Gender Studies & Postcolonial Studies will teach a selection of the following courses: Introduction to Gender Studies (BA) Postcolonial Configurations (BA) Visuality and Technology (BA) Feminist Toolbox (MA) Art and Affect (MA) Feminist Research Practices (MA) Advanced Introduction to Gender Studies (RMA) Theories and Critical Research (RMA) Issues of Postcoloniality (RMA) The Body in Feminist Theory (RMA) The successful applicant will additionally conduct tutorials and methodological research seminars forPhD candidates. Qualifications We require from the applicant: • Proven teaching experience at both Bachelor, (Research) Master, and PhD level. • Considerable research output, evidence of which include a finished PhD and publications at an internationally recognized level. • Experience with successful applications for external funding is desirable. • Experience in a coordinating position is advantageous. • Good communication skills and team spirit. • Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) according to Dutch university standards (or to be obtained within two years). • Fluency in English, preferably close to near-native standard. • Fluency in Dutch has to be obtained within two years. [X] [X] [X] The Offer The initial appointment will be on a temporary basis for a period of two years. Subject to satisfactory performance, this will be converted into a permanent position. The gross monthly salary for an assistant professor’s position will range from € 3,400 to € 5,288, for a full time position, consistent with the C.A.O. scale 11/12 (Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). The salary is supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% per year. In addition, we offer a pension scheme, partial paid parental leave, flexible employment conditions, the possibility to participate in a collective health care plan, and other benefits. Conditions are based on the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. About the Organization Utrecht University, founded in 1636, is an internationally renowned research university with an enviable tradition with regard to both educational quality and study success. The Faculty of Humanities has approximately 7,000 students and 900 staff members comprised of four knowledge domains: Philosophy and Religious Studies, History and Art History, Media and Culture Studies, and Languages, Literature and Communication. Through its research and education in these fields, the Faculty aims to contribute to a better understanding of the Netherlands and Europe in a rapidly changing social and cultural context. Additional Information For additional inquiries please contact Prof. dr. Rosemarie Buikema by e-mail: R.L.Buikema(a)uu.nl<https://solismail.uu.nl/owa/redir.aspx?C=L9TDAID7l0CCYANPzXAdWJctZXHYa9EIkh…>. For more information on the University of Utrecht you can consult our website, www.uu.nl<https://solismail.uu.nl/owa/redir.aspx?C=L9TDAID7l0CCYANPzXAdWJctZXHYa9EIkh…>. For detailed information about research and teaching programs of the UU Gender Studies Department please check www.genderstudies.nl<https://solismail.uu.nl/owa/redir.aspx?C=L9TDAID7l0CCYANPzXAdWJctZXHYa9EIkh…> and www.graduategenderstudies.nl<https://solismail.uu.nl/owa/redir.aspx?C=L9TDAID7l0CCYANPzXAdWJctZXHYa9EIkh…> Application Procedure Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and relevant teaching evaluations. You can use this link to apply: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UU/vacancy/32560/lang/en/ [X] [X] [X] Application Deadline: 27-03-2016 Koen Leurs, PhD Assistant professor Gender and Postcolonial Studies | Department of Media and Culture Studies | Utrecht University | Muntstraat 2A 3512 EV NL | room 0.05 | T. + 31 (0)30 253 7844<tel:+%2031%20(0)30%20253%207844> | www.koenleurs.net<http://www.koenleurs.net/> Latest publications: Digital Passages. Migrant Youth 2.0. Diaspora, Gender & Youth Cultural Intersections. Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, 2015 (free open access download: https://www.oapen.org/search?identifier=559550 ) “Social media as postcolonial contact zones. Young Londoners remapping the metropolis through digital media”. In: Ponzanesi, Sandra and Colpani, Gianmaria, (eds.) Postcolonial Transitions in Europe (pp. 255-276). London: Rowman & Littlefield, 2016.

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Seeking Literature Help
by Bahtiyar Kurambaev 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

Hello All, I was wondering if fellows here would be able to suggest me some current/recent literature about self-censorship in the context of social media. I am designing a study to examine self-censorship among social media users in the context of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan). As noted by Dr. Eric Freedman (Michigan State University) that scholars barely scratched the surface of studying the former Soviet Union Central Asian countries. I have located some publications only. Would greatly appreciate for any help! Thanks Bahtiyar Kurambaev

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OpenLaws - 8 March (Brussels)
by Shenja van der Graaf 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

Dear all, If you have some time on March 8 and happen to be in Brussels, our work on Big Open Legal Data (in EU) (http://www.openlaws. eu/?p=3260) could be of interest to you. The concept of the EU Project openlaws.eu is to bring stakeholders in the area of legal information together in order to provide better free and open access to justice in the EU and its Member States. Building on open data and open collaboration between public bodies, legal professionals, businesses, citizens, publishers, universities and NGOs may lead to an entirely new environment for providing, accessing and understanding legal information. Find info here: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/openlawseu-big-open-legal-data-conference-ticke… Best, - Shenja dr. shenja van der graaf iMinds-SMIT, Vrije Universiteit Brussel London School of EconomicsMIT

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Re: [Air-L] Please Cite Women Academics
by Jill Walker Rettberg 27 Feb '16

27 Feb '16

Janet Sternberg’s point that people don’t search carefully and therefore miss key references means we need to think about how to make our research searchable - we need to use the most likely search terms in titles and abstracts of our publications. The first time I was recommended to do this was in 2014, and the publisher said that deliberate use of likely search terms makes a huge difference in how many people actually find books and book chapters. This is a rather different way of thinking about how to title academic work than we are used to, but one we should definitely be aware of. Of course, we should also teach our students to search better, using related terms and seeing what is referenced by other scholars on the topic. Also: we should all deliberately make sure to cite women and people of colour in all our work. For the last few years, I have carefully looked at my references as I write, and if there isn’t a pretty even gender balance, I search harder to find women writing about the topic. I use Google Scholar most, but I also ask other women in related areas if they know of other women I should be aware of. I have ALWAYS found more women when I specifically search, and they are usually doing fabulous stuff that has been really helpful to my own work. And often they do not pop up when you first start to explore an area. Not digging deeper means missing out on really valuable work. Jill Jill Walker Rettberg Professor of Digital Culture Dept of Linguistic, Literary and Aesthetic Studies University of Bergen Blog - http://jilltxt.net Twitter - http://twitter.com/jilltxt My book "Seeing Ourselves Through Technology: How We Use Selfies, Blogs and Wearable Devices to See and Shape Ourselves" is out on Palgrave as an open access publication - buy it in print or download it for free! http://jilltxt.net/books > On 26 Feb 2016, at 0:00 , Janet Sternberg wrote: > > Limited research skills/efforts are often as much to blame as gender > bias in failure to cite relevant work. For example, academics and > journalists (including women) writing about online harassment rarely > cite my 2001 dissertation and 2012 book, "Misbehavior in Cyber Places: > The Regulation of Online Conduct in Virtual Communities on the > Internet." Researchers who only search for "trolling" or "troll" will > likely miss my work on misbehavior because they don't search broader > terms like "online conduct.” > Just a few decades ago, researchers were > encouraged to look for a variety of synonymous terms in order to uncover > relevant related work, but nowadays folks tend to search rather specific > terms, and if they don't find exact matches, they seem to assume no > other relevant research exists. Of course, gender bias continues to be a > problem, but it's not the only reason relevant academic work gets neglected. > > Janet Sternberg, PhD > http://about.me/JanetPhD

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gender
by Gabriella "Biella" Coleman 26 Feb '16

26 Feb '16

Thanks everyone for the helpful (though depressing) pointers. I've also wondered too about syllabus/syllabi and if anyone has studied gender and courses. I am currently the undergraduate program director for my dept right now and I approve courses that students take outside of McGill and do so by judging the syllabi. I always count female vs male authors/academics and it is always deeply lopsided. It is all of course all very informal but it is rather consistent. All best, Gabriella On 2016-02-24 06:00 PM, air-l-request(a)listserv.aoir.org wrote: > In law, 2 of the top 100 are women; taking it through the top 200 gets you up to 22ish (apologies but I can't fully decode all of the names). -- Gabriella Coleman Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy Department of Art History & Communication Studies McGill University 853 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal, PQ H3A 0G5 http://gabriellacoleman.org/ 514-398-8572

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New Book: "Social, Casual and Mobile Games: The Changing Gaming Landscape"
by Tama Leaver 25 Feb '16

25 Feb '16

Hi Everyone, Michele Willson and I are delighted to announce that our collection *Social, Casual and Mobile Games: The Changing Gaming Landscape* has been released by Bloomsbury Academic. Here’s a quick blurb, the contents and contributors: Social, casual and mobile games, played on devices such as smartphones, tablets, or PCs and accessed through online social networks, have become extremely popular, and are changing the ways in which games are designed, understood, and played. These games have sparked a revolution as more people from a broader demographic than ever play games, shifting the stereotype of gaming away from that of hardcore, dedicated play to that of activities that fit into everyday life. *Social, Casual and Mobile Games* explores the rapidly changing gaming landscape and discusses the ludic, methodological, theoretical, economic, social and cultural challenges that these changes invoke. With chapters discussing locative games, the new freemium economic model, and gamer demographics, as well as close studies of specific games (including *Candy Crush Saga, Angry Birds*, and *Ingress*), this collection offers an insight into the changing nature of games and the impact that mobile media is having upon individuals and societies around the world. Contents 1. Social networks, casual games and mobile devices: the shifting contexts of gamers and gaming / Tama Leaver and Michele Willson *Part I: The (New?) Gaming Landscape* 2. Who are the casual gamers? Gender tropes and tokenism in game culture / Lina Eklund 3. Between aliens, hackers and birds: non-casual mobile games and casual game design / Brendan Keogh 4. Casual gaming: the changing role of the designer / Laureline Chiapello 5. Discussions with developers: F2Play and the changing landscape of games business development / Tom Phillips *Part II: Reasons to Play* 6. The sociality of asynchronous gameplay: social network games, dead-time and family bonding / Kelly Boudreau and Mia Consalvo 7. Digital affection games: cultural lens and critical reflection / Lindsay Grace 8. Mobile games and ambient play / Larissa Hjorth and Ingrid Richardson 9. Affect and social value in freemium games / Fanny Ramirez *Part III: Locative Play* 10. Riding in cars with strangers: a cross-cultural comparison of privacy and safety in Ingress / Stacy Blasiola, Miao Feng and Adrienne Massanari 11. Playful places: uncovering hidden heritage with Ingress / Erin Stark 12. Rewriting neighbourhoods: Zombies, Run! and the runner as rhetor / Jamie Henthorn 13. The de-gamification of Foursquare? / Rowan Wilken *Part IV: New Markets* 14. Social games and game-based revenue models / Mark Balnaves and Gary Madden 15. Angry Birds as a social network market / Tama Leaver 16. From premium to freemium: the political economy of the app / David Nieborg *Part V. Cheating, Gambling and Addiction* 17. Social casino apps and digital media practices: New paradigms of consumption / Cesar Albarran-Torres 18. Cheating in Candy Crush Saga / Marcus Carter and Staffan Bjork *Afterword* 19. Reflections on the casual games market in a post-Gamergate world / Adrienne Shaw and Shira Chess Michele and I would like to publicly thank all of our wonderful contributors, the folks at Bloomsbury, and Troy Innocent for the rather nifty cover image. For the book’s launch Bloomsbury are offering 40% off the normal price, which makes the eBook version actually affordable for humans, not just libraries! Details here: http://www.bloomsbury.com/us/social-casual-and-mobile-games-9781501310584/ Any feedback or thoughts on the book would, of course, be most welcome. All the best, Tama & Michele -- Dr Tama Leaver Senior Lecturer in Internet Studies Faculty of Humanities, MCCA, Curtin University GPO Box U1987 Perth WA Australia 6845 Ph: (+61 8) 9266 1258 Fax: (+61 8) 9266 3166 Email: t.leaver(a)curtin.edu.au Web: www.tamaleaver.net Twitter: @tamaleaver CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J (WA) 02637B (NSW)

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