Guest guest Posted August 29, 2002 Report Posted August 29, 2002 I thought this might interest the ambitious. Begin forwarded message from: Pamela Zilavy, MA, MS, LAc Research Associate UCSF Institute for Health Policy Studies >> >> Dear Colleague, >> >> I have just been appointed to the role of Series Editor for Praeger >> Press (an imprint of Greenwood Publishing, see: >> http://www.greenwood.com). This new series is called “Contemporary >> Psychology.” It represents their new direction into wider market >> exposure. >> >> Such a general category allows for much latitude (I’m assuming) for >> bringing in a wide variety of current topics and issues, all within the >> crucible of psychology - and who knows - I suspect we can push the >> envelope on this as well. >> >> I am in the midst of getting this nascent project organized, and I >> wanted to inquire if you may be interested in developing a book for the >> series. You may wish to recruit others and function as editor or you can >> write the book - solo, or a combination of both. >> >> I plan to canvass a wide set of topical areas that will in turn be >> written on in some depth. As I gain responses to this first query, the >> more exact structure and organization of the Series will subsequently >> become apparent. I would like for this Series to be a collaborative of >> ideas that goes beyond the traditional and almost complacent, and >> instead be realistically erudite and maybe even provocative. (If you >> aren't interested, but may know of someone who may be, please do feel >> free to forward this message along to them - but please do also cc: me >> as well so I may know who referred them to me in the first place if they >> contact me.) >> >> The Audience: >> >> Likely wide spread, including academic libraries and departments of >> psychology, political science, religious studies, military sciences, law >> enforcement, public health, sociology, anthropology, social work, law, >> and others. Perhaps, to a degree the lay public, as well as think tanks >> and private and public policy institutes and centers. >> >> Practical Matters: >> >> This is an Open Call and you may also be asked again by me in about 6 >> or so months. But, if you are interested, here is what I need from you: >> >> 1) A book proposal should concisely (in 4-6 pages) present the essence >> of your book idea without getting bogged down in details. >> >> 2) Rationale. Describe why a book on topic “X” written from your >> particular point of view is needed. This one- or two-page jargon-free >> description should highlight what is new or different about your >> approach. It should describe what materials you will draw on to write >> the book. For example, will you be using your own research, published >> studies, case examples, or personal experience to develop your thesis or >> idea? >> >> 3) Contents. Provide a detailed outline or Table of Contents for your >> book and include a summary of each chapter’s content. The summaries >> should mention any original ideas, research, solutions, or other >> findings that will differentiate your proposed book from others on the >> subject and provide a tantalizing snapshot of the finished work. If >> your book is intended for a trade audience, please include a sample >> chapter that presents the style or character of the book. >> >> 4) Specifications. Include the book’s estimated length (in >> double-spaced manuscript pages), your best estimate of how much time you >> will need to complete the manuscript, and special selling features, >> including number and type of illustrations, tables, etc. that will >> affect the cost of producing the book and hence, its price. >> >> 5) Audience. Who will want to read your book? List the major groups >> who will be interested in your book, making sure to note whether the >> book is appropriate for a general trade reader or more than one >> professional or academic field. If it could be used as a text, list >> relevant courses and levels. >> >> 6) Competition/Related Books. Distinguish your book from related titles >> by describing how it is different or (duh!) better. For each related >> book, please include the author’s name, full title, publisher, >> publication date, page count, price, and an Amazon.com ranking (if >> applicable) in your analysis. How should your book be positioned >> vis-à-vis other books on the same topic? >> >> 7) About the Author(s). (You’ll like this part.) Describe your unique >> qualifications for writing this book and include a copy of your current >> curriculum vitae(s). Highlight any other books or chapters in books you >> have written or edited, making sure to list the publisher’s name and >> sales figures for each book. >> >> 8) Selling Features. Let me know about anything special that will >> attract readers to your book. For example, have you won any major >> awards or received recognition for your work, do you hold leadership >> positions within your field of specialization, will an important person >> contribute a foreword or will top researchers or practitioners >> contribute to the book, do you have media connections, do you have a >> previous track record in book publishing? >> >> Please keep in mind that proposals are circulated to a number of people >> throughout Praeger (marketing, publicity, sales people, etc.) who may >> not be familiar with your area of expertise. Thus, good proposals focus >> on WHO will want to read your book, WHY it will be important for them to >> read it, and what is NEW or UNIQUE about your presentation. And, before >> you start writing your proposal, please go to the publisher’s website >> for Author’s Guidelines at: >> http://www.greenwood.com/author/typeset/index.asp?SectionID=contactus & Location= >> author_page >> >> I suspect most books will be around 100,000 words, including >> references. Formatting will be APA Style, and your book must be >> submitted electronically. There will likely be a total of ~ 10 - 12 >> chapters. Expect a year from getting your contract to finishing your >> manuscript, but this can be flexed up or down to accommodate you in most >> instances. >> >> The Possible Topic Areas: >> >> Social Psychology >> Behavioral Perspectives, Therapy, and Reinforcement Theory >> Forensic Issues (Civil and Forensic) >> Peace building perspectives >> Conflict resolution perspectives >> Child issues >> Family Therapy >> Family Issues >> Evidence based practices/programs >> Consumer or Recovery movement >> Bias, prejudice, racism, hate, sexism, etc. - politically, clinically, >> socially, etc... >> Political psychology >> PTSD/Traumatic effects, aspects, and response >> Technology, resources, the web >> Transdisciplinary Issues, Models, and Approaches >> Psychopharmacology >> Epidemiological Issues >> Behavioral medicine/Health psychology >> Stress and coping >> Clinical >> Counseling >> Advocacy >> Psychoanalysis >> Group therapy >> Family systems >> Alcohol and drugs >> Eating disorders >> Diagnostic groups, such as: Depression, SMI, Bi-polar, Borderline, >> ADD/ADHD, Etc... >> Creativity >> Managing change >> Consulting >> Public sector psychotherapy >> Managed care >> Policy issues >> Cross-cultural issues >> Community mental health >> Environmental psychology >> Psychology of design/architecture >> Research methodology >> Business/corporate psychology >> Neuropsychology >> Behavioral genetics >> Family psychology >> School psychology >> School issues >> School social work >> Gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered issues >> Practice issues >> Juvenile justice >> Outcomes management >> Performance improvement >> Coaching >> Leadership >> International psychology >> Women’s issues >> News issues >> Aging/Gero-psychology/Gero-psychiatry >> Developmental issues >> HIV/AIDS >> Violence >> Public health. >> Rehabilitation >> Social work >> Social policy >> Assessment >> Evaluation- Individual to Systems >> Parenting >> Ethics >> Or....? >> >> Thank you for your time in considering this as a possibility. If you >> have interest, or any questions please don't hesitate contacting me via >> return email. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Chris E. Stout > > > > Chinese Herbs " Great spirits have always been violently opposed by mediocre minds " -- Albert Einstein Quote
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