Over time, we hope to list here links that may be of interest to political theorists.  If members have suggestions for links or have errors to report (broken links, for instance), please forward those suggestions via e-mail to APT. In general, we will follow links with some indication of the member who suggested them.

ITEMS OF INTEREST TO POLITICAL THEORISTS

Call for Papers - Association for Legal and Social Philosophy Conference 2008: The ALSP welcome proposals for its 2008 conference on the theme of "Global Justice" at the University of Notingham, 27-29 March 2008. Proposals for panels and papers are welcome on the following topics: Human Rights, Global Ethics, Cosmopolitanism and Nationalism, Historical Perspectives on Global Justice, The Ethics of Climate Change, Indigenous Rights and the "New Colonialism," Cultural Relativism, Global Governance, War and Justice, Global Poverty. Deadline for proposals is 30 November 2007. Decisions on panels and proposals will be circulated on 18 December 2007. For further information, click on the link above to visit the ALSP website. (Submitted by Mathew Humphrey)

Call for Papers - Urban Social Capital: Civil Society and City Life: The co-editors of Urban Social Capital: Civil Society and City Life call for papers that clarify, define and explain various facets of social capital formation in the urban milieu. Drawing together contemporary theory and empirical research in social capital, political economy, urban planning, citizenship and democracy, Urban Social Capital aims to examine the composition and functions of social capital—and civil society more generally—in diverse metropolitan settings. We seek contributions from a range of disciplines in the social sciences and humanities that explore how generalized trust, social norms, networks, connections and ties are created and deployed under conditions of social complexity, cultural pluralism, administrative bureaucratization, globalization, economic inequality, and ethnoracial diversity and division. Click on the link above for a pdf copy of the call, which contains full information on the call and on how to submit a paper. (Submitted by Gregory W. Streich)

Call for Papers - Surplus/Excess: The Association for Social and Economic Analysis (AESA), Rethinking Marxism, and the University of California, Riverside call for papers for a conference on 3-5 April 2008 at the University of California, Los Angeles: "Our aim for this conference is to bring together scholars and students working on various aspects of surplus/excess in an attempt to begin a conversation across disciplinary and conceptual lines on these issues. We encourage submission of proposals for 20 minute presentations on any and all features of surplus/excess—from the empirical to the theoretical. Panel proposals are also encouraged. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: Globalization, class analysis, gift theory, labor and populations, cognitive capitalism, surplus and value, recuperation of excess, reappropriation of surplus, profit, information and technology, speed theory, the limits of surplus/excess, representation and meaning, surplus as productive, bio-power, virtual capitalism, desire and surplus, lack and shortage, zero growth theory, maldistribution. We welcome proposals on all aspects of Surplus/Excess. 300 word proposals due by November 7 to Joseph Childers at joseph.childers@ucr.edu. Please put “SURPLUS/EXCESS Conference” in the subject line." (Submitted by Jacinda Swanson)

Call for Articles - Qui Parle:  Qui Parle, an interdisciplinary journal of the humanities, arts and social sciences, is currently accepting general submissions for upcoming issues. Since its inception in 1986, the print journal has explored questions of language and textuality, theories of subjectivity, aesthetics, gender studies, critical theory and postcolonial theory. In recent years, the journal has expanded upon its original affiliation with literary criticism and Continental philosophy in order to featuring articles from the human sciences, including the philosophy of science, anthropology, and sociology. For a full text of the call for papers, click on the link above (in pdf).

Call for Articles - International Encyclopedia of Political Science:  Andrew Murphy, political theory editor of the IEPS, invites APT members to consider writing an entry or entries for the forthcoming International Encyclopedia of Political Science. The IEPS aims to represent the best of early 21st century political science scholarship, including political theory scholarship. College or university faculty are eligible to be assigned to write core articles and interpretive essays, while graduate students and emeriti may submit biographical entries, descriptive essays, and breakout entries. Click on the link above to view a letter from Andrew detailing this great publishing opportunity. (Submitted by Andrew Murphy.)

Call for Proposals - Taking on the Political - Edinburgh University Press:  The editors of the series, "Taking on the Political," have issued an open call for manuscript proposals.  Books in the "Taking on the Political" series:

• are relatively short, ranging between 60,000 and 75,000 words;
• draw primarily from Continental thought;
• are not about the way a given thinker conceives the political, but about what can be done when using a particular approach or theorist(s) to think the political;
• "take on" a theorist, debate or theme

Polemicization is the distinguishing trait of the series.  Manuscripts willing to run risks by venturing beyond the mainstream and interrogating commonplace truths are welcome. Click on the link above for details. (Submitted by Benjamin Arditi.)

Professional Associations

American Philosophical Association

American Political Science Association

American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy: "The American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy was founded in 1955 by a group of friends in the social sciences, law, and philosophy who shared an interest in a range of problems traditionally treated within the broad context of interdisciplinary exploration and discussion of those issues of political and legal philosophy that are of common interest to those fields. The society has two major activities: first, an annual meeting devoted to the discussion of one particular topic in political and legal philosophy, and second, the publication of a yearbook, Nomos, in which the results of the discussions are incorporated in a series of articles on the topic by members who have participated formally or informally in the discussions. " (from their website)

L'Association canadienne de philosophie / Canadian Philosophical Association: "The Canadian Philosophical Association was founded in 1958 to promote philosophical scholarship and education across Canada, and to represent the interests of the profession in public forums." (from their website)

Foundations of Political Theory: The very useful website for the APSA's Organized Section.  A great place to start if you want to find information about political theory and political theorists on the Internet.

International Conference for the Study of Political Thought (CSPT): "The International Conference for the Study of Political Thought (CSPT) is an international, interdisciplinary organization of scholars and informed citizens concerned to promote the study of past and present political thinking especially with respect to the proper ends of political activity and the means permissible for their attainment. Founded in North America in 1967, CSPT is now composed of a world-wide network of affiliated groups and scholarly organizations." (from their Columbia University website)

International Association for the Study of European Ideas: "The Society and its journal, The European Legacy: Towards New Paradigms, seek to promote the study of Europe's cultural past and present. Special stress will be laid on the inventive and creative aspects of the European mind in science, religion, philosophy, art, literature, sociology, politics, history, economics and psychology. European ideas will be shown to be the outcome of over four centuries of a continual cultural exchange between European nations."

Public Administration Theory Network (PAT-net): The Public Administration Theory Network (PAT-Net) provides a unique forum to discuss ideas in public administration and policy. It is to some extent a counterbalance to mainstream theoretical approaches, including the economistic view of administrative reform....  The Network does not have a collective identity, but members do share in common the idea that public administration is as much about the social construction of society as it is about the administration of public services.  Amongst the membership, there is not only great concern for the means of administration, but also for the ends, i.e., the effect of public programs on people's lives. Those in the Network are also interested in how research is conducted in the discipline and what views of human nature and knowledge are embedded in a particular public administration theory.

Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy:  "SPEP is the Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy, a professional association devoted to supporting philosophy inspired by Continental European traditions.  SPEP is also actively committed to philosophical pluralism.  It is one of the largest American philosophical societies and accommodates such traditions as critical theory, existentialism, feminism, German Idealism, hermeneutics poststructuralism and phenomenology." (from their website)

Society for Social and Political Philosophy:  "The SSPP was founded in December 2001 to promote debate and scholarship in social and political philosophy through meetings, events, and publications." (from their website)

JOURNALS

Constellations:  "Constellations fosters creative thinking in philosophy, politics, social theory, and law. The journal aims to help expand the global possibilities for radical politics and social criticism in the coming period." (from their website and the Blackwell Publishing site.)

Contemporary Political Theory: "Contemporary Political Theory (CPT) is a ... peer-reviewed journal ... of direct relevance to scholars, researchers, academics and those with an interest in the wide-range of contemporary political theory and philosophy, including analytical political philosophy, radical and post-structural political thought, feminist theory, international relations theory and philosophy of social science." (from the Palgrave Macmillan website)

Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy: "Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy accepts articles from any branch of social and political philosophy that are accessibly written and concerned with the overlap between theory and practice. [The journal] focuses on individual thinkers, particular social and political concepts, such as power, equality, sovereignty and liberty, and various schools of thought, such as republicanism, liberalism and nationalism. In each case, particular regard is paid to the practical policy implications of the theories or ideas concerned. It also covers the theoretical assumptions and implications of such policy issues and socio-political-legal processes as democratization, multiculturalism, environmental protection, development aid, European Union, judicial legislation, globalization and social stratification." (from the Routledge/Taylor & Francis website)

Disputatio: "Formerly a journal, Disputatio is now a book series that publishes interdisciplinary scholarship on the intellectual culture and intellectual history of the European Middle Ages. The medieval focus is construed broadly to encompass a chronology ranging from the end of the classical Roman age to the rise of the modern world. Disputatio seeks to promote scholarly dialogue among the various disciplines that study medieval texts and their diffusion and reception." (from Brepols Publishers)

Epoché: Epoché aims "to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas on the history of philosophy, with a special commitment to work in the history of philosophy that arises out of a hermeneutic and continental orientation." (from their website)

Ethics: An International Journal of Social, Political, and Legal Philosophy: "Founded in 1890, Ethics is an international journal of moral, political, and legal philosophy. It publishes work from disciplines that have a normative dimension, including philosophy, law, economics, and social and political theory." (from the U. Chicago Press website)

The Good Society: "The Good Society is a journal of the Committee on the Political Economy of The Good Society. PEGS is a nonpartisan, ideologically diverse, nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote serious and sustained inquiry into innovative institutional designs for a good society." (from their website)  Note: Members can subscribe at a reduced rate for 2006. Click on "Member Resources," and log on for the reduced subscription price order form.

The Hedgehog Review: "The Hedgehog Review is an interdisciplinary, academic journal that explores the most pressing issues and questions of our day. One of the hallmarks of our time is the fragmentation of academic inquiry, where the specialization of scholarly pursuit leads to ways of thinking and speaking that are increasingly technical, insular, and self-confirming. Against these tendencies... [t]he journal brings together essays, interviews, bibliographies, and book reviews by scholars from throughout the humanities and social sciences. By focusing attention from many disciplines of study on one issue or question, the journal aims to be a unique resource for those concerned with making sense of the puzzles, perplexities, and promise of our time." (from their website)

History of Political Thought: "History of Political Thought is a quarterly journal which was launched in 1980 to fill a genuine academic need for a forum for work in this multi-disciplinary area.... The journal is devoted exclusively to the historical study of political ideas and associated methodological problems. The primary focus is on research papers, with extensive book reviews and bibliographic surveys also included." (from their website)

The IPT Beacon: "The IPT Beacon is an unusual journal in several respects. Its purely ethereal existence - with no printed paper directly involved - is the least of these.... More unusual is that this publication features work from other journals. In fact, for its first few issues there is a likelihood it will feature only work from other journals. For while submissions of original IPT articles are definitely encouraged, the IPT Beacon, unlike a more conventional journal, is not entirely dependent on submissions in order to fulfil its core aim. That aim, quite simply, is to showcase - in one place - the best current work in IPT, whatever its source.... [R]eaders can have ready access to articles of quality and significance at the cutting edge of International Political Theory. This brings us to one further respect in which this is an unusual journal, namely, that it is a journal of International Political Theory. Although numerous journals from several disciplines carry IPT articles, there is no other single journal dedicated entirely to work in this field." (from the introduction to the first issue)

Journal of Global Ethics: "The Journal of Global Ethics is an international and interdisciplinary scholarly journal concerned with ethical issues arising in the global context. The journal promotes the study of "global ethics", encouraging examination of the wide variety of ethical issues that arise in the context of globalisation and global relations. The journal provides a forum for the analysis of ethics and values and their relationship to globalisation, international relations, politics and development, engaging particularly in debates about global justice.... The [journal] draws chiefly on the disciplines of philosophy, political science, sociology, theology, economics and law and covers diverse topics such as human rights, international development, biomedical, economic and environmental issues." (from the Taylor & Francis website)

Journal of Moral Philosophy: "The Journal of Moral Philosophy is a peer reviewed journal of moral, political and legal philosophy with an international focus. It publishes articles in all areas of normative philosophy, including pure and applied ethics, as well as moral, legal, and political theory. Articles exploring non-Western traditions are also welcome. It seeks to promote lively discussions and debates for established academics and the wider community by publishing articles that avoid unnecessary jargon without sacrificing academic rigour. It encourages contributions from newer members of the philosophical community." (from the Sage Publications website)

The Journal of Political Philosophy: "The Journal of Political Philosophy is an international journal devoted to the study of theoretical issues arising out of moral, legal and political life. It welcomes, and hopes to foster, work cutting across a variety of disciplinary concerns, among them philosophy, sociology, history, economics and political science." (from the Blackwell Publishing website)

Polis:  "Polis is an annual journal [of the Society for the Study of Greek Political Thought] and publishes material of interest to those who study ancient Greek political thought, whether they do so as classicists, ancient historians, philosophers, political scientists or whatever.  'Political thought? ... [includes] the study of political institutions and practices, history, and literature.... Polis also publishes articles on the reception of ancient political thought....  The Society [aims] to draw together, and encourage collaboration between, those interested in Greek political thought whatever their specialism or approach." (from their website)

Political Theory:  "Political Theory publishes articles on political philosophy from every philosophical, ideological and methodological perspective. It offers essays in historical political thought, modern political theory, normative and analytical philosophy, and the history of ideas, as well as critical assessments of current work." (from the journal description on the Sage Publications website)

Politics and Ethics Review:  "A new peer-reviewed journal that publishes original normative, theoretical and applied research in politics and ethics, broadly construed. Focusing on the examination of matters of immediate relevance in today’s world, PER seeks to ... enrich contemporary debates and stimulate innovative new work in normative political thought.... Consequently, the journal has a particular interest in research that focuses upon the various forms of intersection or overlap between the political and the ethical." (from the journal description on the Edinburgh University Press website)

Qui Parle: Literature Philosophy Visual Arts History: "Twice a year Qui Parle publishes provocative interdisciplinary articles covering a range of outstanding theoretical and critical work in the humanities. Founded in 1986 by an editorial board from the University of California at Berkeley, Qui Parle is dedicated to expanding the dialogues that take place between disciplines and which challenge conventional understandings of reading and scholarship in academia." (from their website; see also the IUP website for the journal)

Social Philosophy & Policy: "Social Philosophy and Policy is an interdisciplinary journal with an emphasis on the philosophical underpinnings of enduring social policy debates. The issues are thematic in format, examining a specific area of concern with contributions from scholars in philosophy, economics, political science and law. While not primarily a journal of policy prescriptions, some articles in each issue will typically connect theory with practice. Topics for 2005 are "Natural Rights Liberalism from Locke to Nozick" and "Personal Identity." (from their website)

The Review of Politics: "From its initial direction by founding editor Waldemer Gurian The Review has continued to emphasize the philosophical and historical approach to politics. Among those whom it published and encouraged are Hannah Arendt, John Kenneth Galbraith, Jacques Maritain, Talcott Parsons, Clinton Rossiter, Edward Shils, Leo Strauss and Eric Voegelin." (from their website)

Theoria:  "Theoria is an engaged, multidisciplinary and peer-reviewed journal of social and political theory. Its purpose is to address, through scholarly debate, the many challenges posed to intellectual life by the major social, political and economic forces that shape the contemporary world. Thus it is principally concerned with questions such as how modern systems of power, processes of globalization and capitalist economic organization bear on matters such as justice, democracy and truth."  (from their website)

Theory & Event:  "Theory & Event, an electronic journal with an international staff, authors and readership, is a forum appropriate to the contemporary conditions of political life. It welcomes theoretical interventions, interpretations, and celebrations of events, institutions, cultures, and issues as they unfold."  (from Theory & Event: An Inaugural Statement of Purpose, Editorial Process, and Structure 1:1 | ? 1997)

RESOURCES

JustWarTheory.com: "JustWarTheory.com is a free, non-profit, annotated aid to research and instruction in theoretical and empirical studies of war and peace. It is owned and maintained by Mark Rigstad, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Oakland University." (Submitted by Mark Rigstad.)

Radical Academy: "The Radical Academy is an analysis of the human condition as seen through the eyes of an authentic philosophical realism fundamentally grounded on the judgments of common sense, 'critically examined....'  Since one of our major goals is to get at the 'root' of problems, questions, policies, and issues, we interpret the term 'radical' in its original sense." (from their website)  Particularly of interest are the Philosophy and Political Science Resource Centers. (Submitted by Mark Rigstad.)

Research Resources for Social Scientists: "This site started modestly in 1994 as a project in support of a graduate methods seminar at Carleton University in Ottawa.  It has grown far past its origins and taken on a life of its own.  Hopefully, it will be of continued use for some time and will be updated as new material becomes available and corrected whenever broken links are pointed out."  (from the site's author, Craig McKie, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton University, Ottowa)  Particularly of interest is the Political Science section. (Submitted by Mark Rigstad.)

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy:  "The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is intended to serve as an authoritative reference work suitable for use by professionals and students in the field of philosophy, as well as by all others interested in authoritative discussions on philosophical topics." (from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy's Information for Authors, "Entry Content: Guidelines and Policies")

WEBSITES

political theory info: "Launched in January 2003, the aim of this site is to be a central space on the Web for the study of philosophy and politics. By directing visitors to other sites through a system of links, we seek to guide academics, students, and anyone interested in the field of political theory to texts and information that can be read free of charge." (from their website)