The series welcomes scholarship that examines the evolving role of media and communication in shaping society, politics, and culture. Topics may include:
- Digital media, platforms, and communication technologies
- Media and democracy, governance, and public policy
- Journalism, information flows, and misinformation
- Cultural production, representation, and media ethics
- The global and comparative dimensions of media and communication
- Social movements, activism, and political communication
- Algorithmic governance, data ethics, and digital privacy
- Methodological innovations in media and communication research
Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the field, contributions may be empirical, theoretical, methodological, or synthetic, and may employ qualitative, quantitative, computational, or mixed-methods approaches. The series particularly encourages work with an international or comparative lens, as well as scholarship that engages with historical or longitudinal perspectives.
Each SIMC volume is organized around a central theme, identified through open calls for submissions and highlighted at the CITAMS business meeting, fostering scholarly exchange on emerging and urgent issues in media and communications.
To submit to this series, please contact the series editors via email:
Laura Robinson; [email protected]
Jeremy Schulz; [email protected]
Calls for submissions
This series publishes cutting-edge research on media, communication, and technology. Sponsored by CITAMS, it explores digital media, journalism, policy, culture, and data ethics. With an interdisciplinary and global scope, the series features timely, empirical, and theoretical work, ensuring relevance to evolving scholarly and public debates.
Aims and scope
Studies in Media and Communications is a peer-reviewed scholarly series that publishes cutting-edge research on media, communication, and information technologies. Sponsored by the American Sociological Association's Section on Communication, Information Technologies, and Media Sociology (CITAMS), the series provides a dynamic platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, bringing together theoretical, methodological, and empirical contributions from diverse perspectives.
The series welcomes scholarship that examines the evolving role of media and communication in shaping society, politics, and culture. Given the rapid technological advancements and shifting media landscapes, the scope remains intentionally broad, encompassing topics such as:
- Digital media, platforms, and communication technologies
- Media and democracy, governance, and public policy
- Journalism, information flows, and misinformation
- Cultural production, representation, and media ethics
- The global and comparative dimensions of media and communication
- Social movements, activism, and political communication
- Algorithmic governance, data ethics, and digital privacy
- Methodological innovations in media and communication research
Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the field, contributions may be empirical, theoretical, methodological, or synthetic, and may employ qualitative, quantitative, computational, or mixed-methods approaches. The series particularly encourages work with an international or comparative lens, as well as scholarship that engages with historical or longitudinal perspectives.
With a commitment to timely dissemination, Studies in Media and Communications ensures that research remains relevant to contemporary debates. Each volume is organized around a central theme, identified through open calls for submissions and highlighted at the CITAMS business meeting, fostering scholarly exchange on emerging and urgent issues in media and communications.
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