Ira & Harriet Reiss Theory Award Call for Nominations

For PublicAtions Appearing in 2016

 

The Ira and Harriet Reiss Theory Award


CALL FOR NOMINATIONS–AWARD FOR THE PUBLICATION YEAR 2016

 

The purpose of the Ira and Harriet Reiss Theory Award is to highlight and support theoretical advances in social science theories concerning human sexuality.   The winner will be chosen annually for the best social science article, chapter, or book published in the previous year in which theoretical explanations of human sexual attitudes and behaviors are developed.  In addition to careful theoretical development, stress will be placed on the use of relevant empirical evidence to examine the validity of the theoretical explanations. This award is jointly sponsored by the Foundation for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (FSSS) and by the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS).

 Nominations must be received by May 15th 2017.  The publication must have appeared in 2016.  The award winner (s) will be notified by September 15, 2017.  After being notified, the author will be expected to present a plenary address, based on the winning publication, at the 2018 SSSS meeting.  Up to $500 will be provided to cover expenses to attend the 2018 SSSS meeting and present a plenary. In addition, the author(s) of the winning contribution will receive a plaque and a $500 award.  


Nominations may be submitted to Chair of the Award Committee following instructions below.

 


Instructions For Submitting Nominations For The Ira And Harriet Reiss Theory Award

 

 1.  Send an electronic copy of an article or chapter and five copies of a book.  Be sure the full publication information is included. The publication must have appeared in 2016.  The full nomination material must be received by May 15th, 2017.

 

2.  Include a letter with a paragraph or two explaining why this publication should be considered for this award. Indicate specifically how this publication is relevant for the award addressing the following award criteria:

a) That it develops a social science theory or, in the case of a multidisciplinary theory, that social science is a significant part of the total theory;

b) That it builds a theoretical explanation of human sexual attitudes and behavior;

c) That the explanation be examined in light of relevant empirical evidence.

 

Important:

We prefer electronic submissions of both the article or chapter and the letter of nomination. Send electronic submissions to: Dr. Paul L. Vasey: paul.vasey@uleth.ca

 

If you are sending your submission in hard copy, mail 5 copies of the book, article, or chapter, plus 1 copy of your letter.  


Mail to:  

 

Dr. Paul L. Vasey

Chairperson of the Ira & Harriet Reiss Theory Award

Department of Psychology

University of Lethbridge

Lethbridge, Alberta, T1J 0V6

Canada