Genetic Influences on Demographic Processes

The journal Biodemography and Social Biology announces a call for papers for a special issue entitled “Genetic influences on demographic processes.” The journal is devoted to furthering the discussion, advancement, and dissemination of knowledge about biological and sociocultural forces which affect the structure and composition of human populations. The purpose of this special issue of the journal is to showcase recent social scientific research on behavioral and molecular genetics. This special issue is tentatively scheduled for publication during the fall of 2010 and will be guest edited by Jason Boardman (Department of Sociology, University of Colorado, Boulder) and Jason Fletcher (Department of Economics, Yale University).

By March 15, 2010, please submit the following:
three documents electronically: a) a cover letter, b) a title page with a complete list of the authors and the contact information for the lead author, and c) a blind copy of the manuscript and tables in one complete file. Please send the files to: Karen Spence, Managing Editor, Biodemography and Social Biology at the following email address: biodemography@byu.edu. Please be sure to indicate that this submission is for the special call for papers.