Call for papers - panel “Scrutinizing mobilization in networked politics” @ 22th World Congress of Political Science ( IPSA) July 8th to 12th 2012 Madrid Deadline: OCTOBER 17 2011. We (Chair: Marta Cantijoch, Co-chair: Mayo Fuster Morell) are organizing a panel for the upcoming IPSA World Congress in Madrid (8-12 July 2012) on the topic of “Scrutinizing mobilization in networked politics”. Discussants will be Jorge Salcedo and Camilo Cristancho (Autonomous University of Barcelona). Internet use has expanded the mobilization opportunities of organized political actors (political parties, social movements, interest groups) while giving prominence to non-organized individuals or individuals organized via flexible structures or mainly online-based formats (such as online communities). Digital tools like websites, blogs or social networking sites, among others, are reshaping communicational dynamics and mobilizing strategies. This panel calls for papers aiming at expanding our knowledge on the changes in mobilization processes that are taking place as a consequence of the spread of internet mediated communication. We invite paper proposals addressing any of the following questions: Can we characterize online mobilization as comprising considerably different processes from those used in more traditional channels? What can we learn from differences between online mobilization strategies by different type of actors in multiple contexts? What are the factors explaining the use of new media for political mobilization? How can mobilization effects be assessed in terms of collective outcomes such as turnout, or individual changes in attitudes and behaviors? We encourage proposals that combine conceptual discussion and empirical analysis. We also welcome analyses of the changes occurring in the use of online methods of mobilization across time and/or countries. If you are interested in presenting on this panel, you can submit an abstract (of approx 250 words) on the IPSA website at: http://www.ipsa.org/events/congress/madrid2012/submit-abstractpaper-proposal. Under the ‘Congress Theme’ drop-down menu, you will want to select RC “Electronic Democracy” . Under the ‘Panel’ drop-down menu you will want to select ‘Scrutinizing mobilization in networked politics’ The deadline for submission of abstracts and paper proposals is OCTOBER 17 2011. (http://www.ipsa.org/my-ipsa/events/madrid2012/panel/scrutinizing-mobilisation-networked-politics). Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions (contact details below). Best wishes, Marta Cantijoch (marta.cantijoch@manchester.ac.uk) & Mayo Fuster Morell (mayofm@cyber.law.harvard.edu) University of Manchester Harvard University «·´`·.(*·.¸(`·.¸ ¸.·´)¸.·*).·´`·» «·´¨*·¸¸« Mayo Fuster Morell ».¸.·*¨`·» «·´`·.(¸.·´(¸.·* *·.¸)`·.¸).·´`·» Research Digital Commons Governance: http://www.onlinecreation.info Fellow Berkman center for Internet and Society. Harvard University. Postdoctoral Researcher. Institute of Govern and Public Policies. Autonomous University of Barcelona. Visiting scholar. Internet Interdisciplinary Institute. Open University of Catalonia (UOC). Member Research Committee. Wikimedia Foundation Ph.D European University Institute Visiting researcher (2008). School of information. University of California, Berkeley. E-mail: mayo.fuster@eui.eu E-mail: mayofm@cyber.law.harvard.edu Twitter/Identica: Lilaroja Skype: mayoneti Phone United States: 001 - 8576548231 Phone Spanish State: 0034-648877748 Berkman Center 23 Everett Street, 2nd Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 +1 (617) 495-7547 (Phone) +1 (617) 495-7641 (Fax) Personal Postal Address USA: The Acetarium 265 Elm Street - 4 Somerville, MA, USA 02144 The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.