Contributions are sought for a special issue on anti-war movements for the International Journal of Peace Studies, the official journal of the International Peace Research Association—IPRA. This is an opportunity for researchers and activists to assess, compare, and theorize about historical and contemporary peace movements from around the world, and to consider when and how social movements can constrain the state in wartime.

The theme issue, to be published in spring/summer 2008, focuses on effective and innovative movements: those able to advance their declared goals regarding a war, to challenge or change the limits of participation in policymaking regarding national security, or to contest existing social and cultural values.

Articles should highlight elements of movement effectiveness and should place movement histories in a theoretically informed context. In their analyses, authors are encouraged to emphasize lessons learned and why these may or may not be applicable to other social movements engaged with issues of war and peace. Comparative perspectives are particularly welcome, but single-case analyses are of interest as well.

Themes might include, but are not limited to

* Movement leadership
* Movements' relations with the media
* Movements' use of cultural symbols
* Mobilization strategies
* Movements' discursive strategies and framing of issues
* Challenges and pitfalls faced by movements
* Movements' relations with the military or with politicians
* Movement-countermovement dynamics

Manuscripts should be between 6,000 and 9,000 words, including references and notes, and should be double spaced. The mailing and e-mail address of the author, a short biographical statement, and abstract of 100-200 words must accompany the manuscript. Manuscripts should be in MS Word format and should be received by January 7, 2008.

E-mail to: lieberfeld@duq.edu
Or regular mail to:
Daniel Lieberfeld
Center for Social and Public Policy
525 College Hall
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA 15282 USA