Call for Book Chapters: The Human Mosaic: Intersections of Art, Culture, and Social Insight (Book Name: The Human Mosaic: Intersections of Art, Culture, and Social Insight ISBN NUMBER: 978-93-92760-80-8)
India
Organization: KY Publications
Event: Book Name: The Human Mosaic: Intersections of Art, Culture, and Social Insight ISBN NUMBER: 978-93-92760-80-8
We invite scholars, educators, and researchers from across disciplines to contribute original chapters to the upcoming edited volume The Human Mosaic: Intersections of Art, Culture, and Social Insight. This interdisciplinary book seeks to explore critical dialogues at the crossroads of artistic expression, cultural identity, and societal understanding in the contemporary world.
About the Volume
The Human Mosaic: Intersections of Art, Culture, and Social Insight is an interdisciplinary edited volume that aims to explore the complex interplay between artistic expression, cultural identity, and the structures of social understanding. In an era marked by globalization, digital transformation, and shifting socio-political landscapes, the humanities and social sciences offer vital tools for interpreting the human condition. This volume seeks to gather critical and creative perspectives that examine how art, literature, performance, media, and cultural practices inform and reflect societal values, historical consciousness, and collective memory.
Contributors are encouraged to explore both theoretical and empirical approaches that cut across disciplinary boundaries, offering nuanced insights into how art and culture shape, challenge, or reinforce contemporary social dynamics. By bringing together diverse voices and methodological frameworks, the volume aims to foster a rich conversation on the human experience in all its complexity and diversity.
Key Areas Include, but Are Not Limited To:
1. History
History and Heritage – Cultural memory, public history, and archival practices
Cultural Studies (historical dimension) – Identity, tradition, modernity, and global cultural flows
2. Economics
(Can be linked to) Media and Communication – Economic impact of digital platforms, cultural industries, and creative economies (implied)
3. Civics / Political Science
Cultural Studies (civic identity, globalization) – Identity, tradition, modernity, and global cultural flows
Gender and Identity Studies – Feminist, queer, and intersectional approaches
Philosophy and Ethics – Human values, moral imagination, and critical thought (with civic and political relevance)
4. Law
Gender and Identity Studies – Rights-based discourse, legal recognition of identities
Philosophy and Ethics – Moral and ethical foundations of law
Cultural Studies – Legal pluralism, cultural rights, and global justice (indirectly)
5. Languages and Literature
Literature and Language – Narrative, memory, and socio-cultural critique through texts
6. Culture
Art and Visual Culture – Critical perspectives on visual arts, aesthetics, and representation
Cultural Studies – Identity, tradition, modernity, and global cultural flows
Performance and Theatre Studies – Art as expression, resistance, and social dialogue
7. Management / Education
Education and Pedagogy – Humanities in teaching, learning, and cultural awareness
(Could include) Media and Communication – Strategic communication and media management
(Implied in) Performance and Theatre Studies – Event and arts management
8. Social Sciences
Sociology and Anthropology – Social practices, belief systems, and lived experiences
Gender and Identity Studies – Social constructs and inequalities
Media and Communication – Societal impact of mass and digital media
9. Psychology
Performance and Theatre Studies – Expressive arts therapy, emotional exploration
Gender and Identity Studies – Psychological dimensions of identity and trauma
Philosophy and Ethics – Human consciousness, decision-making, and moral psychology
Literature and Language – Psychoanalytic and narrative psychology perspectives
10. Education
Education and Pedagogy – Curriculum design, inclusive education, cultural literacy
Philosophy and Ethics – Educational philosophy, ethics of teaching
Literature and Language – Literacy development and language acquisition
Media and Communication – Digital learning environments and media literacy
And other related----
· Art and Visual Culture – Critical perspectives on visual arts, aesthetics, and representation
· Cultural Studies – Identity, tradition, modernity, and global cultural flows
· Literature and Language – Narrative, memory, and socio-cultural critique through texts
· Media and Communication – Impact of digital media, film, and journalism on society
· History and Heritage – Cultural memory, public history, and archival practices
· Philosophy and Ethics – Human values, moral imagination, and critical thought
· Sociology and Anthropology – Social practices, belief systems, and lived experiences
· Gender and Identity Studies – Feminist, queer, and intersectional approaches
· Performance and Theatre Studies – Art as expression, resistance, and social dialogue
· Education and Pedagogy – Humanities in teaching, learning, and cultural awareness
Full Chapter Submission:
Include:
Chapter Title
Author(s)’ Full Name(s)
Institutional Affiliation(s)
Email Address
Abstract and Keywords [Abstract: Max. 200 words with Keywords: 4–5
Introduction
Main Discussion
Conclusion
References (Works Cited)
Citation Style: APA 7th Edition or MLA 9th Edition (final choice will be confirmed post peer-review)
Length: Maximum 12 pages (including references)
Word Count: 4,000–6,000 words
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line Spacing: 1.5
All submitted chapters will be peer-reviewed for scholarly quality, originality, and thematic relevance.
-Important Dates: Chapter Submission Deadline: August 25, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: Within 48 hours of submission
-Submission & Contact: submissiontokypub@gmail.com or editorkypublications@gmail.com
-WhatsApp Inquiries: +91 8885848005
-Publication Fee: 1600 (INR) / $85 (USD)
Includes one complimentary print copy of the published volume
https://sites.google.com/view/call-for-book-chapters/arts-and-social-sciences?authuser=0
Dr. P. Jayalakshmi and Dr. Ebrahim Ali Mondal