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.
Website: www.political-theory.org
2009 - 2010 Officers
Chair:
Martha A. Ackelsberg
Smith College
Government
10 Prospect Street
Room 104
Northampton MA 01063
mackelsb@smith.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
Newsletter Editor:
Michael Gibbons
University of South Florida
Government & International Affairs
SOC 107
Tampa, FL 33620-8100
mgibbons@chuma1.cas.usf.edu
Placement Newsletter Editor:
Michael Gibbons
University of South Florida
Government & International Affairs
SOC 107
Tampa, FL 33620-8100
mgibbons@chuma1.cas.usf.edu
2010 Program Chairs:
Elizabeth R. Wingrove
University of Michigan
Political Science
5700 Haven Hall
505 S. State Street
Ann Arbor MI 48109-1045
Stephen G. Engelmann
University of Illinois, Chicago
Political Science
1007 West Harrison
M/C 276
Chicago IL 60607-7137
Executive Council:
Danielle Allen, Institute for Advanced Study
Terrell Carver, University of Bristol, United Kingdom
Robert Gooding-Williams, University of Chicago
Lori J. Marso, Union College
Kennan Ferguson, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Elizabeth Wingrove, University of Michigan
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 15, 2010.
Award Committee Members: TBA
Best Paper Award is given for the best paper presented on a foundation panel at the previous year's APSA Annual Meeting. Nominations should be sent to each committee member by February 15, 2010.
Award Committee Members: TBA
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, carrying a cash prize of $200.00. 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 28, 2010.
Award Committee Members: TBA
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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, 2010. 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 Members: TBA
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