CCTWP 2014 - Chaos and Complexity Theory in World Politics

Editors
Dr. Sefika Sule Erçetin (Hacettepe University, Turkey) and Dr. Santo Banerjee (Putra Malaysia University, Malaysia)
Call for Chapters
Proposals Submission Deadline: August 30, 2013
Full Chapters Due: September 30, 2013
Introduction
Chaos Theory is an important research field in mathematics, useful in many applications in different disciplines like physics, engineering, economics, biology, among others. Its scope is based on scientific studies associated with the search on behavior of nonlinear dynamical systems, which are highly sensitive to their initial conditions (chaotic systems). In time, several kinds of sub-working fields have also been introduced within the context of research studies on the Chaos Theory. Chaos Theory and its application in the social sciences can be considered new. There is no doubt that international politics and its systems have been evolving with globalization. From new security concepts, new challenges to humanity such as climate change and the role of international organizations become more eminent and debatable. However, classic and problem-solving theories of international relations are not inadequate to explain today’s complex and interdependent international politics. Can Chaos Theory be applicable in international politics? Can Chaos Theory help us understand the dynamics of world politics? This book will attempt to find answers to those questions with unique chapters mostly composed from the main issues of world politics.
Objective of the Book
The objective of the book is to show different issues in international relations and Chaos Theory application in this field. As a result of introducing such studies, people who are interested in the related fields (Chaos Theory and World Politics) will also be enabled to improve their knowledge about the current literature and the latest developments in this sense. The publication also aims to bring readers' (researchers') attention to new developments in world politics within the last few years. Finally, it is extremely important that the publication will provide an essential reference source to improve current literature of the related fields and provide newer ideas for future developments.
Target Audience
The book will be utilized in the Chaos Theory and International Relations fields and, more specifically, in the mathematics and physics fields. Additionally, it will be utilized within the other areas interested in world politics. In this context, it will aid interested people and researchers within the expressed fields. The book can also be used as educational material to examine the latest improvements in international relations and political science and the applications of Chaos Theory for understanding the usage of Chaos Theory approaches, methods, and techniques for solving important problems in world politics.
Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
Chaotic international environment
Complexity in world politics
Foreign Policy Analysis
Peace Studies
Conflict Studies
Women Studies
Leadership
International Political Economy
Regional Studies: Middle East, Balkans, European Studies, America, Caucasus, Chinese
Security Studies
Information Security
International Organizations
Risk Analysis
Game Theory
Globalization
Global Governance
Political Systems
Chaos and Social Changes
Chaos Theory in Forecasting
International Education Policies
Chaos on Travel, Tourism and Health Care
Operation Research
Chaos in Social Network
Applied Mathematics and Political Science
Socio-Political Analysis
Submission Procedure
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before August 30, 2013, a 2-3 page chapter proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by September 6, 2013 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by September 30, 2013. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.
Publisher
This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2015.
Important Dates
August 30, 2013: Proposal Submission Deadline
September 30, 2013: Full Chapter Submission
November 30, 2013: Revised Chapter Submission
January 10, 2014: Final Chapter Submission
February 15, 2014: Final Deadline
Editorial Advisory Board Members
Dr. Lamberto Rondoni, Politecnico Di Torino, Italy
Dr. Jason P. Fine, University of North Carolina, USA
Dr. Mihalis Hanias, University of Athens, Greece
Dr. Robert Kitt, Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, ESTONIA
Dr. Ali Tekin, Yasar University, Turkey
Dr. L Magafas, Kavala Institute of Technology, Greece
Dr. John Kantor, Alliant International University, USA
Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document):
Prof.dr. Şefika Şule Erçetin
Hacettepe University
Faculty of Education
Beytepe, Ankara- TURKEY
Tel: +905324751132
Email: sefikasule-AT-gmail.com