We are seeking proposals for an interdisciplinary anthology, tentatively
titled “Perma/Culture: Imagining Alternatives in an Age of Crisis,” that
will treat cultural
production and practices related to “alternatives” that challenge the unjust and
unsustainable systems that dominate at present. Myriad social and
cultural practices—from Transition towns to slow
economies; permaculture design courses to CSAs—have offered examples
for how to live differently, and these practices have, in turn,
inspired artists and writers. We are
looking for contributions that, presuming the background of crisis
(economic, ecological, social, and cultural), turn critical and creative
attention to what could be or, in some cases, is, in order to
address the question of the effectiveness of
alternatives. We imagine the “cultural production” under
consideration in the book to be broad, including anything from actual
practices in the environment (like gardening) to
blog posts; poetry, fiction, drama, essay; media (film, television);
music; (performance) art; etc. Essays treating the history of
“alternatives” are also welcome. And while
we envision this as a scholarly book, we are open
to the idea of including creative nonfiction, short fiction, and poetry
as well. Please send proposals of approximately 500 words for essays of 7000-8000 words to
wallacem@queensu.ca and
david.carruthers@queensu.ca by February 1, 2016.
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