We are inviting academic editorial contributors to the Encyclopedia of Motherhood, a new 3-volume reference to be published in 2009 by Sage Publications. The General Editor for the encyclopedia is Andrea O’Reilly, Ph.D., York University, who will review all the articles for editorial content and academic consistency.
The following type of articles are available and submissions are due April 30, 2009: Articles on U.S. States and Countries – The state and country articles are profiles of motherhood in that geographic region and should include as many of the following information points as possible:
- Number of children per mother in the state/country (and what that means)
- State/national financial aid and supports for poor mothers, unwed mothers, etc.
- Divorce rate of parents with children in the state/country
- Cultural norms of motherhood in the state/country
- Religious practices affecting motherhood in the state/country
- Birth control practices and laws in the state/country
- Education levels achieved in the state/country
- Prenatal care practices in the state/country
- Highlights of the history of motherhood in the state/country
- Famous mothers from the state/country
- The list of available articles and guidelines are prepared and will be sent to you in response to your inquiry. Please then select which unassigned articles may best suit your interests.
If you are interested in contributing to the encyclopedia, it can be a notable publication addition to your CV/resume and broaden your publishing credits. Payment for the articles are honoraria that range from a $50 book credit at Sage Publications for article submissions totaling 500 to 1,000 words up to a free set of the finished encyclopedia (a $400 value) for contributions totaling 10,000 words.
If you would like to contribute to building a truly outstanding reference with the Encyclopedia of Motherhood, please contact me by the e-mail information below. Please provide a very brief summary of your background in social history and related subjects. Thanks for your time and interest.
Sue Moskowitz
Author Manager
Golson Mediagolsonbooks1#hotmail.com
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