Deadline: 4 May 2011
In decades gone by, research and academic representations on, and engagement with, society, state and politics in Gambia have been fairly steady and encouraging. In the past few years however, transformations in Gambia have been many and varied, occasioning in the production and recreation of avenues for research and epistemological curiosity. Although elements of these have been documented in some research outlets, research in other areas remains thin and far between. It is essential that their nuances in the broader context of Gambia’s present and future be appropriately explored. This is more so because Gambia is at a critical junction, faced by choices and struggles, dilemmas and uncertainties. The challenges this conjures need to be interrogated and their impact contextualised. It is in light of these and related factors, that a call for papers on a special issue on Gambia is being issued.
This special issue will be published by the Law, Social Justice and Global Development Journal (LGD) of the School of Law, University of Warwick, UK. The special issue aims to cover a wide range of interdisciplinary research themes that accommodate possible research areas that have been either under-represented or virtually ignored. The assumption is that transformations Gambia has recently experienced have been profoundly expansive, if not defining. Yet, their exacting ramifications in the context of law, governance, politics, social justice and global development have been scarcely explored. The special issue hopes to provide the outlet through which to interrogate these interfaces. The theme for the special issue is:
Gambia in a Global World: Challenges of Law, Politics, Social Justice and Development.
Contributors wishing to be considered for publication are urged to submit abstracts of not more than 250 words before May 5th 2011. However, although the LGD strives to accommodate interdisciplinary research, it is imperative that contributors capture a representation of the thematic focus of the special issue.
All abstracts should be sent by email to Dr Ebrima Ceesay (Guest Editor)
Email: ebrima_ceesay@hotmail.com and gambiaspecialissue@gmail.com
Contact Information:
For inquiries: ebrima_ceesay@hotmail.com, gambiaspecialissue@gmail.com
For submissions: ebrima_ceesay@hotmail.com, gambiaspecialissue@gmail.com
Website: http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/elj/lgd/