[ABFM] Call for Chapters

[Chris Reddick]

CALL FOR CHAPTERS
Submission Deadline: September 15, 2007 

Strategies for Local E-Government Adoption and Implementation: 
Comparative Studies 
A book edited by Dr. Christopher G. Reddick, The University of Texas at
San Antonio, USA 

Introduction 
This book will provide international research on local e-government
adoption, implementation, and impact. Most of the e-government research
has examined the adoption of e-government at the local level with
respect to the stages of adoption, but fewer studies have examined its
impact on public sector organizations. Through this book leading
scholars and practitioners in the field will attempt to bridge this gap.
There is a growing body of research on e-government because of its
potential to transform organizational governance. However, much of the
research in the field has not focused on local governments. 

Overall Objectives of the Book 
The overall objectives of Strategies for Local E-Government Adoption and
Implementation are: 

1. To provide a comprehensive introduction to the adoption and impact of
e-government in local governments. 
2. To provide cutting edge research on the adoption and impact of
e-government by leading scholars and practitioners in the field.
3. To demonstrate the above two objectives through both theory and
international case studies on local e-government.

The Target Audience 
The target audience for this book is academic libraries throughout the
world that are interested in cutting edge research on local
e-government. Another important market is Master of Business
Administration (MBA) and Master of Public Affairs (MPA) programs which
have information systems components as part of their curriculum. 

Recommended chapter topics include, but are not limited to, the
following: 

Theories of local e-government adoption 
Survey research on local adoption of e-government 
E-government and local service delivery 
E-government project management at the local level 
E-government and its influence on managerial effectiveness 
E-government and the political environment of local governments 
E-government and its influence on citizen interaction with government 
E-government and the local government workplace 
Geographic information systems and local service delivery 
International case studies of local e-government adoption and
implementation 

Submission Procedure 
Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit electronically a 250
word manuscript proposal to chris.reddick at utsa.edu on or before
September 15, 2007. Authors of accepted chapter proposals will be
notified by October 15, 2007 by email about the status of their
proposals. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by January 31,
2008. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind peer
review basis. The book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global,
www.igi-pub.com. 

Inquiries and submissions should be forwarded electronically (Word
document) to chris.reddick at utsa.edu. 

Christopher G. Reddick, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Acting Chair 
Department of Public Administration 
The University of Texas at San Antonio 
501 West Durango Blvd., San Antonio, Texas 78207 USA 
Phone: (210) 458-2501 Fax: (210) 458-2536 Email: chris.reddick at utsa.edu
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