[cmath] Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society

[Alan Kelm]

The CMS has been asked to distribute the following notice.  It is being 
circulated for information purposes only, as it may be of interest to some 
mathematicians.

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From: Joseph K. Golson <math at golsonmedia.com>
Subject: Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society

CALL FOR AUTHORS: Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society

We are inviting academic editorial contributors to a new reference work on 
the role of mathematics in everyday life to be published by Salem Press in 
2011. This comprehensive encyclopedia will be marketed and sold to 
high-school, college, public, and academic libraries and includes 3 
volumes of approximately 500 articles.

Mathematics is a fundamental part of society, yet many people may not be 
aware of the interconnections between what they have learned in school and 
their everyday lives. In its Curriculum Guide (MAA, 2004), the 
Mathematical Association of America’s Committee on the Undergraduate 
Program in Mathematics (CUPM) recommends that mathematics programs lead 
people “to learn mathematics in a way that helps them to better understand 
its place in society: its meaning, its history, and its uses.” In keeping 
with this philosophy, the editors chose topics for inclusion based on one 
or more of the following criteria: (1) the topic is currently timely and 
likely to remain so; (2) the topic can be tied to mathematical concepts 
that people likely have been exposed to; (3) the topic is related to 
concepts and connections that professional mathematical organizations have 
suggested are important; (4) the topic is one that the general public has 
expressed interest in; (5) the topic is one we have successfully used or 
that we know has been successfully used in other contexts.

We are now making article assignments with a deadline of June 1, 2010.

Each article ranges from 600 to 3500 words and is signed by the 
contributor. The General Editors for the encyclopedia are Drs. Sarah 
Greenwald and Jill Thomley, Appalachian State University, who will review 
all the articles for editorial content and academic consistency.

If you are interested in contributing to the Encyclopedia of Mathematics 
and Society, it can be a notable publication addition to your CV/resume 
and broaden your publishing credits. Moreover, you can help ensure that 
accurate information and important points of view are credibly presented 
to students and library patrons. Compensation is an honorarium payment of 
$25 up to 1000 words; $35 from 1001 to 2500 words; and $45 above 2501 
words.

The list of available articles, style guidelines, and sample article are 
prepared and will be sent to you in response to your inquiry. Please then 
select which unassigned articles may best suit your interests and 
expertise.

If you would like to contribute to building a truly outstanding reference 
with the Encyclopedia of Mathematics and Society, please contact me by the 
e-mail information below. Thanks for your time and interest.

Joseph K. Golson
Author Manager
math at golsonmedia.com
920-740-4137

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