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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