[Commlist] CFP: Rural Media Studies: A Global Perspective

We are delighted to announce a call for chapters for our forthcoming 
edited volume, /Rural Media Studies: A Global Perspective/, to be 
published by Lexington Books (now part of Bloomsbury Publishing Inc.).

This volume explores the largely untapped field of Rural Media Studies, 
focusing on the impact of digitalization beyond metropolitan centers. We 
aim to compile the final manuscript by *December 15, 2025*.


      Scope and Objectives

The volume will examine the processes of digitalization and their unique 
influences in rural contexts, addressing the need for scholarship that 
moves beyond urban-focused research. Digitalization—the integration of 
digital technology across sectors of government, business, and 
society—is often examined through an urban lens, leaving the media 
landscapes of rural areas underexplored. This volume seeks to address 
this gap by establishing a *"rural turn"* within Media Studies. This 
shift is essential to avoid knowledge gaps and enhance decision-making 
across social, political, and environmental domains.

Recognizing that transitioning to climate-neutral societies requires a 
robust understanding of media practices within rural populations, this 
volume encourages scholarship that moves beyond traditional 
urban-centric frameworks.


      Topics of Interest

We welcome submissions from diverse geographies, methodologies, and 
disciplines, addressing (but not limited to) the following themes:

  * Political participation, polarization, and media engagement in rural
    spaces
  * Climate dis/misinformation and its impact on rural communities
  * Surveillance, privacy, and rural media use
  * Rural-urban dynamics in media representation and content
  * Digital literacy, access, and inclusion in rural areas

We particularly encourage interdisciplinary approaches that leverage 
Media Studies' positioning at the intersection of various fields, 
offering flexible and creative explorations of media practices in rural 
settings.


      Submission Details

If you are interested in contributing, please email your *short bio* (a 
few lines), *abstract* (approx. 300 words), and a *brief outline* by 
*March 31st, 2025* to:

  * Rashid Gabdulhakov: (r.f.gabdulhakov /at/ rug.nl)
  * Marc Esteve del Valle: (m.esteve.del.valle /at/ rug.nl)

Authors of selected abstracts will be notified by the first week of 
April, and full chapters will be expected by *July 30, 2025*.

For questions or further information, please do not hesitate to reach 
out to us. We would be happy to discuss the project further with 
potential contributors.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and working together to 
shed light on this timely and important area of research.


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