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| International Society for the History of the Map (ISHM) A new learned society is being established to promote academic study of the history of maps and mapping – the International Society for the History of the Map (ISHM). The idea behind setting up an over-arching international learned society is to plug a gap in the academic field of the history of cartography, a subject for which there is great interest and enthusiasm in a wide range of disciplines and all types of institutions worldwide but that has lacked hitherto a formal academic point of reference. The proposed Society will be open to all scholars and all who engage with the history of maps and mapping. It will also serve to link existing national activities. To this end, a founding meeting is scheduled as follows: The founding meeting of the
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Call for Papers: London Journal. The London Journal is a long-established interdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal concerning 'Metropolitan Society, Past and Present'. In recent years a majority of its papers have come from historians of London, but the editorial committee has a strong representation from Geography, and we are keen to encourage contributions from across the discipline. The journal has a focus on the history of London, but encourages papers that consider London's experience alongside other cities. It also publishes papers that consider contemporary London's cultural, economic, political and social geographies. A particular feature of the journal is its encouragement of work that examines the history of key features of the metropolis today - recent special editions have examined urban fashion cultures and high buildings in London. Recent papers have also covered topics such as housing and transport policy, and sexuality and space in east London. We are keen to encourage contemporary economic, political, social, environmental and cultural geographers who have parts of their research that explore recent history. Suggestions for special editions that combine past and present are also very welcome. The unique history of the London Journal which was built up with the active participation of historical groups in London, means that as well as its academic profile it also has a significant wider readership beyond the academy, and active links with local historical societies, local history units, and public libraries. This is a journal with a strong commitment to public outreach. Journal details are at: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/maney/ldn Formal submissions of papers should be made to the editor, Nicola Avery, but because of its historical range the journal has an active Editorial Committee who take responsibility for commissioning referees and liaising with authors over the development of papers. Please feel free to contact any of us with ideas and queries. Tim Butler, Geography, Kings College London Andrew Church, School of Environment, University of Brighton Richard Dennis, Geography, University College London David Gilbert, Geography, Royal Holloway, University of London Miles Ogborn, Geography, Queen Mary, University of London Alistair Owens, Geography, Queen Mary, University of London |
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