gnovis is pleased to announce this call for papers for our first special issue, on the topic of "New Media, Technology & Democracy," scheduled for publication just in time for the 2008 US Presidential Elections. We welcome all innovative papers on contemporary political and electoral issues, particularly those concerning the effects of our rapidly changing techno-mediascape. Papers need not be restricted to US politics, and comparative papers in particular are highly encouraged.

Suggested Topics

• Social Networking & Politics
• Election Advertising
• Virtual Democracy
• Citizen Journalism
• Political Blogging
• Political Mashups
• Electronic Voting
• Infotainment
• Soft Power
• (More)

Submission Deadline: June 1, 2008

Please consult our submission guidelines for additional information.