CALL FOR PROPOSALS: After Oil- A Comparative Analysis of Oil Heritage, Urban Transformations, and Resilience Paradigms
30 April 2024
Call for Abstracts: Springer Book “After Oil: A Comparative Analysis of Oil Heritage, Urban Transformations, and Resilience Paradigms,” edited by Dr. Asma Mehan, Assistant Professor, Huckabee College of Architecture at Texas Tech University, and to be published as part of the Heritage Studies book series by Springer Nature. This edited volume aims to explore the multifaceted impacts of the transition from oil-driven economies and landscapes to post-oil paradigms, focusing on urban transformations, resilience strategies, and the preservation and reinterpretation of oil heritage.
Themes and Topics:
Socio-Economic Impacts of Oil Decline: Effects on communities, labor, and economies.
Environmental Justice and Sustainability: Challenges and opportunities in transitioning from oil.
Cultural and Social Narratives of Oil: Influence of art, literature, and media on oil perceptions.
Policy and Planning for Post-Oil Futures: Strategies for adapting urban spaces and infrastructure.
Global Energy Transitions and Urban Implications: Impact of energy shifts on urban development and geopolitics.
Innovation and Adaptation in Post-Oil Economies: New economic models and strategies for cities moving away from oil.
Submission Guidelines:
Abstracts should be no more than 300 words, written in English, and provide a clear overview of the proposed chapter’s objectives, methodology, and key findings.
Include a brief author biography (max 100 words) and contact information with your submission.
Abstracts should be submitted as a PDF or Word document to Dr. Asma Mehan (asma.mehan@ttu.edu) by April 30, 2024.
Important Dates:
Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 April 2024
Notification of Acceptance: 15 May 2024
Full Chapter Submission Deadline: 15 July 2024
Editorial Process:
Selected abstracts will be invited to submit full chapters, which will undergo a peer-review process to ensure the quality and relevance of the contributions. Detailed guidelines for full chapter submissions will be provided upon acceptance of abstracts. The editors look forward to receiving your abstracts and contributing to a comprehensive exploration of the post-oil urban landscape. For any inquiries, please contact the editor, Dr. Asma Mehan, at [asma.mehan@ttu.edu]
