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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · 12h

🍁Fall 2025 Newsletter is Here!

Get ready for exciting updates, key insights, and all the important news in our Fall 2025 Edition! Stay in the loop and don’t miss out on what’s happening this season.

Check it out at RC39 website. 🌐
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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · 14d

📢 Call for Submissions – MENAVEX (Vol. I, Issue II | Dec 2025)
The Middle East & North Africa Journal on Violence and Extremism is now accepting submissions for its December issue.
Deadline: 30 December 2025
🔗 Submission details & guidelines: www.menavex.org
📩 Submit to: [email protected]

Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌟 New Publication
We’re excited to share a new article by Russell Dippy of Charles Sturt University.

📖 Title: “Professionalism: Application of the Concept of Disciplinarity to Emergency Management”

Read the article at knowledge.aidr.org.au/resources/aj...

Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚨 New Special Issue 🚨
Excited to share that Steve Matthewman (University of Auckland) is the lead editor of a special issue of Kōtuitu, titled “Disastrous Futures? Confronting the Scale, Urgency and Complexity of Our Crises.”

Access the full issue here:
www.tandfonline.com/toc/tnzk20/2...

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Aug 13

🚨 Meet the ISA RC39 Team!
We’re excited to introduce two key members of our RC39 team:
⭐️ Tristan Wu – Secretary/Treasurer, University of North Texas
⭐️ Michelle Meyer – Board Member, Texas A&M University

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Aug 6

A heartfelt thank you to Lori Peek, Director, and Jennifer Tobin, Assistant Director of the Natural Hazards Center, for their generous support of the Annual IRCD Researchers Meeting🎓🌍. We’re grateful for their roles in making this event happen! 🤝
#hazws2025 #isarc39

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 29

Exciting news! 📚
The Handbook of Disaster Studies in Japan, edited by Paola Cavaliere and Junko Otani, is coming this August 2025. This essential volume explores sociological perspectives on disasters in Japan.

Preorder now at AUP.nl or via email [email protected]!
#DisasterStudies #isarc39

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 23

A huge thank you to Alyssa Provencio and Rodrigo Costa for their outstanding leadership as co-chairs of the Researchers Meeting. As they step down, we are deeply grateful for their commitment.👏 Let’s celebrate their contributions and continue the work they’ve so passionately championed! #hazws2025

Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 21

🎉 The 2025 Researchers Meeting has officially wrapped up, and what an incredible journey it’s been! From insightful discussions to invaluable networking, this year’s event left us all inspired and energized. We can’t wait to see you all at next year’s event! 🌍💡
#isarc39 #hazws2025

Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 18

The final afternoon sessions wrapped up the 2025 Researchers Meeting with energy and insight. Thanks to everyone who made it a meaningful close. #isarc39 #hazws2025

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 18

With hope for the future and gratitude for the insights shared, we now officially declare the 2025 Researchers Meeting closed.

Thank you all for your contributions and presence. See you next year!
#isarc39 #hazws2025

Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 17

🔄 Our roundtable sessions are sparking dynamic conversations on key disaster research topics. 🤝 These collaborative discussions are shaping the future of the field.
#isarc39 #hazws2025 #researchersmeeting2025

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 17

Highlights from Day 2 of the Researchers Meeting!
We’re excited to see the dynamic discussions, new perspectives, and inspiring breakthroughs in each session. #isarc39 #hazws2025

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 17

Highlights from Day 2 of the Researchers Meeting! So many insightful sessions happening right now. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 16

Meet the amazing team behind the scenes—Tiffany Cousins (newsletter editor) and Rosie Lin (social media coordinator)! #ISARC39

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 16

Highlight from Day 1 of the 2025 Researchers Meeting
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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 16

Day 1 of the 2025 Researchers Meeting is underway, bringing fresh insights and dynamic discussions to the field of disaster studies.
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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 16

Great kickoff to 2025 Researchers Meeting #isarc39

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 11

📚 Sneak peek alert! 👀
We just got our hands on a preview copy of the upcoming Handbook of Disaster Studies in Japan, edited by Paola Cavaliere and Junko Otani! Exciting insights ahead—stay tuned, it’ll be available soon!

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 10

Dr. Anna Matsukawa (University of Hyogo, Japan) presented her research on community engagement and disaster response in aging communities.
#isaforum25

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 8

Great start to #ISAForum25 in #Rabat, Morocco! Looking forward to an inspiring event!

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Jul 3

🌍 Excited for the upcoming #ISAforum25 in Rabat!

Although Dr. Kasapoglu and Dr. Ozlu can't attend in person, they've shared their presentation online:
🎥 "Africans in the Relationship between Human Mobility and Disaster: The Case of Ankara-Turkey"
📺 Watch here: youtu.be/hTyqyc5hb80

Don’t miss out!

Africans in the Relationship between Human Mobility and Disaster: The Case of Ankara-Turkey (Part 1)

YouTube video by Sociology of Disasters

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International Sociological Association (ISA) @isa-sociology.org · Jul 2

Behind the scenes 📸

The Forum venue, Université Mohammed-V, is at full preparations for #ISAforum25! We can’t wait to welcome you all in Rabat!

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International Sociological Association (ISA) @isa-sociology.org · May 9

The 5th ISA Forum of Sociology (6-11 July 2025) Program is live!

#ISAforum25 Program now available @ isaconf.confex.com/isaconf/foru...

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Sociology of Disasters @isarc39.bsky.social · Apr 14

📣 Call for Manuscripts
Berghahn Books has launched a new Indigenous Studies series and is seeking for solo manuscripts or edited volumes. The series editor, Michèle Companion invites scholars to consider this publishing opportunity.

🔗Find more details:
www.berghahnbooks.com/title/Compan...