The Foundations of Political Theory Section exists to advance the linkage of political theory and philosophy with political science as a discipline. Foundations recognizes and encourages research and teaching that crosses intellectual and disciplinary boundaries. It stands at and seeks to support the intersection where philosophical, psychological, normative, and empirical approaches and problems meet.
Foundations, as the name suggests, aims to study the more permanent dimensions of political life ranging from the design of institutions and political practices to the terms and concepts used to interpret the former.
At the Foundations web site, you will find information about the section, including its officers, its newsletter, and a 'bookstore' where you can browse past and new titles in political theory. One new feature is a listing of job opportunities for political theorists and recent placements. If you are not already a member of the section, we hope that you will join us.
2011 - 2012 Officers
Chair: Kennan Ferguson University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Political Science Bolton Hall, Room 674 Milwaukee WI 53201 kennan@uwm.edu
Secretary: Michael T. Gibbons University of South Florida Government & International Affairs SOC 107 4202 Fowler Avenue Tampa FL 33620-8100 mgibbons@cas.usf.edu
Treasurer: Stephen Leonard University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Political Science Hamilton Hall 070A Chapel Hill, NC 27599 sleonard@email.unc.edu
Newsletter Editor: Michael Gibbons University of South Florida Government & International Affairs SOC 107 Tampa, FL 33620-8100 mgibbons@chuma1.cas.usf.edu
2012 Program Chair: R. Claire Snyder Hall George Mason University Department of Public & International Affairs MSN 1B3 Fairfax VA 22030 rcsnyder@gmu.edu
Executive Council: Paul Apostolidis, Whitman College Jill Frank, University of South Carolina Robert Gooding-Williams, University of Chicago Melissa Lane, Princeton University Lori J. Marso, Union College Anne Norton, University of Pennsylvania
Awards
The David Easton Award is given for a book that broadens the horizons of contemporary political science by engaging issues of philosophical significance in political life through any of a variety of approaches in the social sciences and humanities. Those who wish to have books considered for this award (whether they be publishers, authors, or other would-be nominators) should contact the publisher, and have a copy of the book sent to each of the committee members, no later than February 1, 2012.
Award Committee Chair: Mark Reinhardt Williams College Political Science 24 Hopkins Hall Dr Williamstown MA 01267 mark.t.reinhardt@williams.edu
Award Committee Members: George M. Shulman New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study 715 Broadway Room 508 New York NY 10003 gms1@nyu.edu
Jennifer Ring University of Nevada, Reno Political Science Political Science/302 Reno NV 89557-0060 jring@unr.edu
The First Book Award is given for a first book by a scholar in the "early stages of his or her career" in the area of political theory or political philosophy. Those who wish to have books considered for this award (whether they be publishers, authors, or other would-be nominators) should contact the publisher, and have a copy of the book sent to each of the committee members, no later than February 1, 2012.
Award Committee Chair: Judith Grant Ohio University Political Science and Women's Studies Lindley Hall 020 Athens OH 45701 grantj1@ohio.edu
Award Committee Members: Chad Lavin Virginia Tech Political Science 531 Major Williams Hall (0130) Blacksburg VA 24061 chadlavin@gmail.com
Bradley J. Macdonald Colorado State University Political Science C346 Clark 1782 Campus Delivery Fort Collins CO 80523 bradley.macdonald@colostate.edu
The Best Paper Award is given for the best paper presented on a Foundations of Political Theory panel at the previous year's APSA Annual Meeting. Nominations should be sent to each committee member by February 15, 2012.
Award Committee Chair: Susan McWilliams Pomona College Politics 425 N College Ave Claremont CA 91711-6336 susan.mcwilliams@pomona.edu
Award Committee Members: Roger Berkowitz Bard College Political Studies and Human Rights P.O. Box 5000 Annandale-on-Hudson NY 12517 berkowit@bard.edu
Tamara Metz Reed College Political Science 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland OR 97202-8199 tmetz@reed.edu
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The Okin-Young Award in Feminist Political Theory is a new award, co-sponsored by Women and Politics, Foundations of Political Theory, and the Women’s Caucus for Political Science. This award commemorates the scholarly, mentoring, and professional contributions of Susan Moller Okin and Iris Marion Young to the development of the field of feminist political theory. This annual award recognizes the best paper on feminist political theory published in an English language academic journal during the previous calendar year. Papers will be considered by self-nomination or nomination by other individuals. The award carries a cash award of $600. To be eligible, the article must have been published in 2009. The deadline for submissions will be February 15, 2012. To be considered for this award, one copy of the article should be sent to each committee member of the Award Committee by mail or electronically as a PDF attachment.
Award Committee Chair: Claire E. Rasmussen University of Delaware Political Science & Int'l Relations Smith Hall Newark DE 19716 cerasmus@udel.edu
Award Committee Members: TBA
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