Dear Colleagues, I am writing to make you aware of a new Special Issue in the Journal of Dialogue Studies <https://www.dialoguestudies.org/> on 'The Possibilities and Limits of Dialogue in a World of Political Populisms.' I am on the Editorial Board for the Special Issue and it is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed academic journal of the Dialogue Society, a UK based charity that aims to advance social cohesion by connecting communities, empowering people to engage, and contributing to the development of ideas on dialogue and community building. See attached/below for information on the call. Looking forward to reviewing your submissions on this interesting subject, for example in how it might intersect with media, disinformation, technologies, culture, 'truth' and information. Best wishes, Emma Call for Papers Journal of Dialogue Studies ‘The Possibilities and Limits of Dialogue in a World of Political Populisms' The Journal of Dialogue Studies invites papers that explore the ways in which political populisms affect our world by drawing on insights from various dialogue theories and dialogue practices. In recent years, the global political landscape has witnessed the rise of populist movements in various countries, challenging established political norms and institutions. These movements, characterised by their charismatic leaders and the appeal to the ‘common people,’ have brought about significant changes in the political discourse and decision-making processes. One of the central challenges they pose is the question of dialogue and communication in a world marked by polarisation and contentious rhetoric. Call for Papers The new issue of the Journal of Dialogue Studies on ‘The Possibilities and Limits of Dialogue in a World of Political Populisms’ seeks to bring together scholars, researchers, and practitioners from various disciplines to explore and critically examine the dynamics of such political populisms and their impact on dialogue and communication within and between nations. We invite contributions that address (but are not limited to) the following themes: 1. Populisms: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives 2. Populisms and international relations 3. Comparative Politics of Populisms 4. Digital Dialogues and Populisms 5. Religion and Populisms 6. Media, Communication, and Populisms 7. Populisms and Truth 8. International order, Institutions and Populisms New Issue of the Journal of the Dialogue Studies and subsequent publications Successful papers will be included in the new issue of the Journal of Dialogue Studies Vol: 12 (2024). There will also be a workshop in early spring where the authors of the published papers can engage with respondents and participate in broader discussions with other attendees. This potentially may lead to an edited book featuring the original papers and additional contributions from responses and overall discussions. We expect this issue and the subsequent publications to attract high-calibre papers that significantly contribute to the field. Editorial Board ▪ Dr Emma L. Briant, Monash University ▪ Dr Gwen Burnyeat, The University of Edinburgh ▪ Emeritus Prof Donal Carbaugh, University of Massachusetts Amherst ▪ Professor Emeritus Anne Gregory, University of Huddersfield ▪ Emeritus Prof Edward Abbott-Halpin, University of the Highlands and Islands ▪ Prof Simon Lee, Aston University ▪ Dr Jennifer Jackson-Preece, London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London ▪ Prof Matt Qvortrup, Coventry University ▪ Emeritus Prof Paul Weller, Universities of Derby and Coventry, and Regent's Park College, University of Oxford Inquiries Please send any queries to journal@dialoguesociety.org Schedule for Submissions ▪ Full papers: Papers by 7th October 2024. 4,000 words minimum – 8,000 words maximum, excluding bibliography. Submissions should also include an abstract (200–300 words maximum) and CVs (maximum two pages, including any personal statement and/or listing of publications or work experience). ▪ Review: Papers reviewed by the Editorial Board and classed as Accepted – No Recommendations; Accepted – See Recommendations; Conditional Acceptance – See Recommendations; Not Accepted by 4th November 2024. ▪ Revision: Authors to take peer review into account and resubmit articles by 18th November 2024. The outcome of the review (including any recommendations for revisions or improvements) communicated to the authors by 25th November 2024. ▪ Final Papers: Any final amendments to papers to be submitted by 2nd December 2024. ▪ Outcome: The Journal will be published in December 2024. Full Paper Submission Procedure Full Papers should be submitted in English only, as MS Word documents attached to an email to journal@dialoguesociety.org, no later than 17:00 UK time, 7th October 2024, in order to allow sufficient time for peer review. The first page of the manuscript should contain: ▪ The title ▪ The name(s) and institutional affiliation(s) of the author(s) ▪ The address, telephone, and the e-mail address of the corresponding author ▪ An abstract of 250 words ▪ A biography of 250 words ▪ Six keywords Manuscripts should be approximately 4,000 to 8,000 words, excluding the bibliography. Longer manuscripts will be considered only in exceptional circumstances. Articles will be peer-reviewed by the members of the Editorial Board and external expert reviewers (Referees | Journal of Dialogue Studies). Manuscripts should be presented in a form that meets the requirements set out in the Journal's Article Submission Guidelines, provided here, and Style Guide, provided here. 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