Pacific Journalism Review Call for papers:

The indigenous public sphere

Edition editors: Dr Barry King and Dr Ian Goodwin
School of Communication Studies, Auckland University of Technology

Articles are sought for publication in the April 2005 edition of Pacific Journalism Review. This themed edition will explore and/or critique the concept of the 'public sphere' in relation to notions of identity, place, community, indigeneity and journalism practices in the Asia-Pacific region. The editors are interested in papers that explore, conjointly from an empirical and theoretical perspective, themes such as:

The usefulness and limitations of the concept of the public sphere, with its roots in Western bourgeois culture, for the Asia-Pacific region.

Alternative conceptions of the public sphere, e.g. the proletarian public sphere, feminist public sphere, the indigenous public sphere and their applicability to Pacific conditions.

The role of new technologies in the formation of national and transnational/diasporic identities.

Technology, globalisation and cultural representation in the (new) media.

The dialogic potential of existing and new media.

The construction of identities and culture, as related to the formation of alternative public spheres for ethnic minorities, including migratory ethnicities.

Identity, place and hybridity in cultural practices.

The political and economic constraints on the formation and functioning of an indigenous public sphere.

Representing history, knowledge and indigenous cultures in mainstream and alternative public spheres.

Indigenity and multiculturalism in journalism practice.

Cultural rights and media discourse.
Articles on other topics related to media and journalism theory and practice may also be considered. The journal has four main sections: research articles, commentaries, forum and reviews.

Style notes are posted on the website:

http://www.pjreview.info

Articles up to 6000 words

Commentaries 1500 to 3000 words,

Forum contributions up to 800 words, addressing the above themes or other related topics are invited.

Submission deadline: September 30, 2004.

Send abstracts and articles as email attachments to:

Dr Barry King barry.king@aut.ac.nz

Dr Ian Goodwin ian.goodwin@aut.ac.nz

Dr David Robie
Senior Lecturer in Journalism
School of Communication Studies
Auckland University of Technology
Te Wananga Aronui o Tamaki Makau Rau
http://www.journalism.aut.ac.nz
http://www.asiapac.org.fj

Editor, Pacific Journalism Review
http://www.pjreview.info

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