cyberoid@milton.u.washington.edu (Robert Jacobson) (04/24/91)
[forwarded from HUMANIST, via Ken Goodman]: Date: Wed, 10 Apr 91 16:51:33 CDT [from]: "Rosanne G. Potter" <S1.RGP@ISUMVS> Subject: Call for Papers: Women's Studies and Computing WOMEN'S STUDIES AND COMPUTING The Clarendon Press (Oxford) plans to issue its first special- topics version of The Humanities Computing Yearbook in 1993. As editor of that collection, I can announce that HCY:3 will be devoted to reports on the use of Computing in the inter- disciplinary field of Women's Studies. My first editorial goal is to gather information about applications of computer technology to the diverse issues faced by scholars in Women's Studies. My second goal is to assign experienced researchers in each of the disciplines to write review essays on the best work in that field. I anticipate essays on Anthropology, Art, Education, History, Literature (in several languages), Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology and . . . (open to other suggestions) To achieve these ends, I request that computing scholars active in Women's Studies PLEASE SEND OFF-PRINTS of the essays they have about research that relied on computational technology. (These need not specifically refer to computers). If the computing connection is not emphasized in the essay, please include a short description of reasons for using computers, and a statement of gains and/or losses realized because of the choice.I am also interested in essays submitted for publication, and statements about work in progress. I plan to choose review-essay writers from those who send their work for inclusion in the collection. There will also be room for essay-length reports on especially important projects. Jargon neither necessary nor encouraged. Clear, non-technical writing sought, especially from anyone who wishes to propose herself as a review-essay writer. PLEASE PASS THIS CALL FOR OFFPRINTS AND REVIEWERS ON: to those whose work should be recognized in this field-defining collection of reports on Women's Studies and Computing. Send offprints, descriptions of research, letters of inquiry, etc. to: Rosanne G. Potter, Chair Women's Studies Program 247 Ross Hall Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 50011 Deadline for First Draft Submissions: June 1, 1991 --