[Commlist] Call for Chapters - Global Processes in Audio Content Creation

      Call for Chapters

Book Title: Global Processes in Audio Content Creation

Editors: Dr. Emma Heywood, Dr. Richard Berry, Prof. Tanja Bosch and 
Prof. Kim Fox

Publisher:Peter Lang

Overview

This edited volume seeks to explore the evolving landscape of global 
audio production and use, with a particular focus on moving beyond 
Western-centric narratives. The book will bring together contributions 
from academics, practitioners, and organizations to highlight diverse 
perspectives on the theory and practice of radio, podcasting, and other 
audio media. It aims to foster a dialogue between practice and theory, 
engaging voices from the Global North and South and showcasing 
underrepresented practices, technologies, and cultures.


        Call for Contributions

We invite submissions from scholars, practitioners, and organizations to 
contribute original chapters that reflect on the production, use, and 
impact of audio media globally. Contributions may explore the 
intersections of practice and theory, offer case studies, or provide 
evidence-based insights into audio production in diverse contexts.

Chapters may be theoretical (5,000–6,000 words) or shorter reflections 
by practitioners or organizations (1,000–3,000 words). Submissions from 
underrepresented regions, particularly the majority world, are highly 
encouraged.


        Themes and Topics

We welcome proposals on (but not limited to) the following themes:

 1.

    The Universality of Listening:

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        How is audio experienced, produced, and consumed globally?

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        Cross-cutting themes including culture, technology, gender,
        language, and community.

 2.

    Global Perspectives on Production and Technology:

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        Audio production in resource-limited settings (e.g.,
        solar-powered devices, limited internet access).

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        Innovations and adaptations in audio technologies across regions.

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        Ethical questions and applications of AI in audio production: Is
        AI a Western obsession or globally relevant?

 3.

    The Producer:

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        Diverse roles and practices of audio producers, from community
        radio broadcasters to DIY creators and AI-generated content.

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        Challenges and opportunities faced by local and community
        organizations.

 4.

    The Place:

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        The influence of geographic and cultural contexts on audio
        production and consumption.

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        Case studies from the Global South, conflict zones, and areas
        with limited connectivity.

 5.

    The User:

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        Audiences and their evolving engagement with audio content.

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        Radio as a tool for advocacy, education, and democracy—or
        propaganda and control.

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        Generational perspectives: Is youth radio dead, and if so, who
        killed it?

 6.

    The Purpose:

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        Exploring the role of audio across organizational types: public
        service broadcasters, commercial media, community radio, and
        alternative platforms.

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        State vs. public service broadcasting: tensions and challenges.

 7.

    Audio and Podcasts in Global Markets:

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        Podcasting as a cultural phenomenon and its industrial practices.

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        How audio formats are converging with other media.


        Submission Process

Please submit an abstract of 300–500 words along with a brief bio (150 
words) detailing your background and expertise. Abstracts should clearly 
state the chapter’s objectives, methodology, and contribution to the field.


        Deadlines

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    Abstract Submission Deadline:  Monday 14th April 2025

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    Notification of Acceptance:  Monday 12th May 2025

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    Deadline for submission of first draft:  Monday 6th October 2025

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    Full Chapter Submission Deadline:  Monday 8th January 2026


        Contact Information

Please send your submissions and any inquiries to 
(theglobalaudiobook /at/ gmail.com) <mailto:(theglobalaudiobook /at/ gmail.com)>.


        About the Editors

The book is edited by Dr. Emma Heywood, a senior lecturer and researcher 
at the University of Sheffield with expertise in radio journalism in 
conflict and humanitarian settings; Dr. Richard Berry, a scholar 
specialising in radio and podcasting as audio media; Prof Tanja Bosch, 
National Research Foundation Chair in the Digital Humanities at the 
University of Cape Town; and Prof Kim Fox 
<https://kimfoxeportfolio.tilda.ws/#rec35776102>who is an award-winning 
professor of practice in the Department of Journalism and Mass 
Communication in the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at The 
American University in Cairo.

We look forward to your contributions to this exciting exploration of 
global audio practices!

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