[Air-L] Call for Chapter - Rural Media Studies: A Global Perspective

[Esteve Del Valle, M.]

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to announce a call for chapters for our forthcoming edited
volume, *Rural Media Studies: A Global Perspective*, to be published by
Lexington Books (now part of Bloomsbury Publishing Inc.).

This volume explores the largely untapped field of Rural Media Studies,
focusing on the impact of digitalization beyond metropolitan centers. We
aim to compile the final manuscript by *December 15, 2025*.
Scope and Objectives

The volume will examine the processes of digitalization and their unique
influences in rural contexts, addressing the need for scholarship that
moves beyond urban-focused research. Digitalization—the integration of
digital technology across sectors of government, business, and society—is
often examined through an urban lens, leaving the media landscapes of rural
areas underexplored. This volume seeks to address this gap by establishing
a *"rural turn"* within Media Studies. This shift is essential to avoid
knowledge gaps and enhance decision-making across social, political, and
environmental domains.

Recognizing that transitioning to climate-neutral societies requires a
robust understanding of media practices within rural populations, this
volume encourages scholarship that moves beyond traditional urban-centric
frameworks.
Topics of Interest

We welcome submissions from diverse geographies, methodologies, and
disciplines, addressing (but not limited to) the following themes:

   - Political participation, polarization, and media engagement in rural
   spaces
   - Climate dis/misinformation and its impact on rural communities
   - Surveillance, privacy, and rural media use
   - Rural-urban dynamics in media representation and content
   - Digital literacy, access, and inclusion in rural areas

We particularly encourage interdisciplinary approaches that leverage Media
Studies' positioning at the intersection of various fields, offering
flexible and creative explorations of media practices in rural settings.
Submission Details

If you are interested in contributing, please email your *short bio* (a few
lines), *abstract* (approx. 300 words), and a *brief outline* by *March
31st, 2025* to:

   - Rashid Gabdulhakov: r.f.gabdulhakov at rug.nl
   - Marc Esteve del Valle: m.esteve.del.valle at rug.nl

Authors of selected abstracts will be notified by the first week of April,
and full chapters will be expected by *July 30, 2025*.

For questions or further information, please do not hesitate to reach out
to us. We would be happy to discuss the project further with potential
contributors.

We look forward to receiving your contributions and working together to
shed light on this timely and important area of research.

Best regards,

*Dr. Rashid Gabdulhakov*
Assistant Professor | Centre for Media and Journalism Studies | University
of Groningen (The Netherlands)
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*Dr. Marc Esteve del Valle*
Senior Lecturer | Centre for Media and Journalism Studies | University of
Groningen (The Netherlands)| Google Scholar <https://scholar.google.com/>
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