MCS 2015 - The Future of Mass Communication Theory and Research in a Changing Communication Environment

Mass Communication & Society invites submissions for a special issue devoted to a symposium on the future of mass communication theory and research in a rapidly changing communication environment. A wide range of manuscripts is welcome, including conceptual essays, examinations of specific mass communication theories with attention to the issues raised here, efforts to integrate sets of mass communication theories as suggested above, empirical studies that bear on the issues, theory construction efforts, and concept explications that clarify the literature.
Deadline for submissions: Manuscripts are to be submitted by June 30, 2014, via the Mass Communication & Society online system at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/mcas following the standard journal submission procedures.
Authors should note in their cover letters that the submission is for the special issue devoted to the “Future of Mass Communication Theory and Research in a Changing Communication Environment.” Final publication will be in Volume 18 (2015). In addition to the electronic submission process, please send one hard copy to: Leo Jeffres, School of Communication, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115.
Any questions concerning this call for papers or the symposium can be directed to Leo W. Jeffres, l.jeffres-AT-csuohio.edu, tel: 216-687-5088 (office).