CFP: Computational Culture, a journal of software studies (due April 1, 2012)
In order to understand digital objects, a detailed analysis of software cannot be avoided. A developing form of literacy is required that matches an understanding of computational processes with those traditionally bound within the arts, humanities, and social sciences but also in more informal or practical modes of knowledge such as hacking and art.
Deadline: 1 April 2012. Call For Papers. Computational Culture, a journal of software studies.
The new peer-reviewed open access journal Computational Culture has been launched. The first issue entitled ‘A Million Gadget Minds’ is available online at: http://computationalculture.net/
The journal’s primary aim is to examine the ways in which software undergirds and formulates contemporary life. Computational processes and systems not only enable contemporary forms of work and play and the management of emotional life but also drive the unfolding of new events that constitute political, social and ontological domains.
In order to understand digital objects - such as corporate software, search engines, medical databases – and their constitutive role in culture, or to enquire into the use of mobile phones, social networks, dating, games, financial systems or political crises, a detailed analysis of software cannot be avoided. A developing form of literacy is required that matches an understanding of computational processes with those traditionally bound within the arts, humanities, and social sciences but also in more informal or practical modes of knowledge such as hacking and art.
Computational Culture is now inviting contributions for the second issue. We seek articles, book, project and software reviews, and also indications of interest for future special issues focusing on databases and social media.
Please submit a completed paper by the deadline of 30th of March or contact the editors via the website to express an interest.
