Call for Papers Politicization: Policy Issues, Partisanship, and Societal Impacts

Editors would like to invite chapter proposals for an interdisciplinary edited volume examining the growing politicization of institutions, public policy, governance, and societal processes across diverse political systems. As political dynamics increasingly shape decision-making in areas such as science, education, public administration, media, environmental governance, digital technologies, public health, and international relations, understanding the causes, consequences, and mechanisms of politicization has become a critical scholarly priority.

We particularly welcome chapters that introduce innovative conceptual perspectives, rigorous methodological approaches, comparative case studies, and evidence-based policy recommendations from democratic, hybrid, and authoritarian contexts.

SUGGESTED TOPICS

  • Theories and conceptualizations of politicization
  • Politicization of public policy and governance
  • Bureaucracy, public administration, and institutional autonomy
  • Political polarization and democratic resilience
  • Media, misinformation, and information politics
  • Identity politics, nationalism, and social fragmentation
  • Politicization of science, higher education, and research
  • Courts, constitutionalism, and judicial independence
  • Public health and crisis governance
  • Climate politics and environmental governance
  • AI, digital governance, and algorithmic politics
  • International organizations and global governance
  • Security, conflict, and foreign policy
  • Comparative regional studies
  • Strategies for depoliticization and institutional reform

Interdisciplinary contributions beyond these themes are also highly encouraged.

CONTRIBUTOR ELIGIBILITY

We welcome submissions from academics, early-career researchers, policymakers, legal scholars, practitioners, and interdisciplinary researchers worldwide. Comparative, international, and policy-oriented contributions are especially encouraged.

Publisher: Forthcoming with Nova Science Publishers.

Book Title: Politicization: Policy Issues, Partisanship, and Societal Impacts

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Deadline: 15 August 2026 – we welcome early submissions
Notification of Acceptance: 05 September 2026
Full Chapter Deadline: 20 October 2026

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Prospective contributors should submit a 300–500-word abstract that includes:

  • Chapter title
  • Author(s)
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Brief biography (maximum 100 words)
  • Contact information

CONTACT INFORMATION

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