Politics & Policy

Published on behalf of the Policy Studies Organization and several additional organizations

Edited by:
Emma R. Norman and David Mena

Print ISSN: 1555-5623
Online ISSN: 1747-1346
Frequency: Quarterly
Current Volume: 38 / 2010

TopAuthor Guidelines

Call for Review Essays and Book Reviews
In 2010, we are especially interested in considering review essays of three or more recent titles in the fields of political science and international relations. Also, see our dynamic review section for single books available for review, or contact our Book Review Editor with your innovative ideas or suggestions for new books to review.

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What kind of papers are accepted?

We pride ourselves on the literary, lucid, accessible quality of the articles published in Politics & Policy. This maintains the broad appeal and readership of the journal that, in turn, provides a particularly attractive forum for authors wishing to reach wider audiences with their research. All manuscripts must therefore aim to be interesting, useful and intelligible to academics outside their subfield as well as providing the insights and perspectives appreciated by specialists. Articles containing excessive use of obscure jargon or highly technical, specialized terminology are actively discouraged. The array of articles we are interested in published in future issues of Politics & Policy fall within the following areas: national and international politics and political issues, political theory, applied political theory, state and local government, American politics, public policy, public administration and comparative politics. We also consider political sociology and political economy manuscripts and particularly welcome submissions that offer an interdisciplinary approach on any of the above subjects. Manuscripts that focus explicitly on the connections between politics and policy in any area are very much encouraged. To reflect the increasing impact of globalization on political and policy issues, we are especially interested in future submissions focusing on international concerns and African, Asian, Australasian, Russian and Eastern European politics and policy.

More specific areas in which future submissions are welcome include, but are not confined to: political apathy and cynicism; citizenship; anti systemic oppositions; gender and racial policy issues; the politics of deregulation and flexibilization; national and international approaches to democratic transitions and consolidations; peace enforcement and democratization in Central Asia; United Nations reform; enforcement of nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaties; normative developments on the conflict between privacy and security, and the ethics of collective intervention.

Submission Information:

Manuscript Submission
Politics and Policy prefers to receive all manuscript submissions electronically using Manuscript Central. To submit a manuscript, please follow the instructions below.

Getting Started

1. Launch your web browser (Internet Explorer 5 or higher, Netscape 7 or higher, Firefox 1.0.4 or Safari 1.2.4) and go to the Politics and Policy Manuscript Central homepage (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/polpol).
2. Log-in or click the "Create Account" option if you are a first-time user of Manuscript Central.
3. If you are creating a new account.

· After clicking on "Create Account", enter your name and e-mail information and click "Next". Your e-mail information is very important.

· Enter your institution and address information as appropriate, and then click "Next."

· Enter a user ID and password of your choice (we recommend using your e-mail address as your user ID), and then select your area of expertise. Click "Finish".

1. If you have an account but have forgotten your log in details, go to "Password Help" on Politics and Policy's Manuscript Central homepage and enter your email address. The system will send you an automatic user ID and password reminder.
2. Log-in and select "Author Center."

Submitting Your Manuscript

1. After you have logged in, click the "Submit a Manuscript" link in the menu bar.
2. Enter data and answer questions as appropriate.
3. Click the "Next" button on each screen to save your work and advance to the next screen.
4. You are required to upload your files.

· Click on the "Browse" button and locate the file on your computer.

· Select the designation of each file in the drop down next to the Browse button.

· When you have selected all files you wish to upload, click the "Upload Files" button.

1. Review your submission (in both PDF and HTML formats) before sending to the Journal. Click the "Submit" button when you are finished reviewing.

You may suspend a submission at any phase before clicking the "Submit" button and save it to submit later. After submission, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. You can also access Manuscript Central any time to check the status of your manuscript. The Journal will inform you by e-mail once a decision has been made.

Getting Help With Your Submission

Each page of the Manuscript Central website has a 'Get Help Now' link connecting directly to the online support system and telephone support is available through the US ScholarOne support office on: 434 817 2040. If you do not have Internet access or cannot submit online, the Editorial Office will help with online submissions. Please contact the Editorial Office by e-mail politics.policy@ipsonet.org

Preparation of Manuscripts

Manuscripts should have no author identification in the cover sheets, text, notes, or sources, and should be presented in justified alignment. Please identify all authors along with contact information for each in the email message. All text should be double-spaced, 12-pitch type with reasonable margins, using MS Word format. Consult The Chicago Manual of Style for text and citation format. Authors should use parenthetical references showing author and year of publication in the text. End notes may be used for explanatory purposes only. An abstract of no more than 150 words should accompany the submission.

Author Services

Author Services enables authors to track their article - once it has been accepted - through the production process to publication online and in print. Authors can check the status of their articles online and choose to receive automated e-mails at key stages of production. The author will receive an e-mail with a unique link that enables them to register and have their article automatically added to the system. Please ensure that a complete e-mail address is provided when submitting the manuscript. Visit www.blackwellpublishing.com/bauthor for more details on online production tracking and for a wealth of resources including FAQs and tips on article preparation, submission and more.

Politics & Policy prides itself on the accessibility and clarity of its articles which makes them appealing and useful to non-specialists and experts alike. Authors should therefore write for a broad - if educated - audience and include clear organization and adequate literature review.

Book Review Editor:
Dr. Amalendu Misra
39 Vincent Street
Lancaster, LA1 3BA
United Kingdom
Ph: + 44 779 6263 604
Email: pp.bookreviews@ipsonet.org and a.misra@lancaster.ac.uk