4 reviews done for Fondazione Cariplo

I have just completed my review of 4 applications in phase 2 of Fondazione Cariplo´s scheme Young researchers Humanities & social sciences.

Project proposal reviewed for Czech Science Foundation

Last autumn I reviewed a research project proposal for the Czech Science Foundation. Seems like I forgot to request payment in time.

COST expert

I have, upon request, confirmed my availability for review of a COST application.

Expert review submitted to Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung

I have just composed and submitted an expert review in relation to a collaborator´s application for a Humboldt Research Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung.

Endorsements/reviews for "Thinking about animals..." book

We have gotten three endorsements/reviews for our forthcoming book Thinking about animals in the age of the Anthropocene (Lexington Books), all from scholars in the US:

In the throes of ecological crisis, it is heartening to encounter an ensemble of essayists determined to critique and remediate human violence (both literal and semiotic) against other animals. Thinking about Animals in the Age of the Anthropocene offers intricately detailed pathways toward empathetic interspecies connections that resist the isolated, narcissistic arrogance of anthropocentrism.

— Randy Malamud, Professor of English, Georgia State University 

This important collection probes the dangers of the Anthropocene beyond the human perspective. If other animal species are not our slaves but co-authors of our planetary lives, what becomes of nature and of that species once upon a time known as man? These provocative essays draw on a rich diversity of disciplines to address the looming crisis. 

— Cynthia Willett, Professor of Philosophy, Emory University 

The ramifications of climate change are already creating a strange, precarious world for all life on Earth, where the challenges of the Anthropocene extend far beyond the controversies of its labeling by the human animals that have so influenced this moment in geologic time. Examining the roles humans have played in evolving global ecosystems and toward specific animals, this ambitious and provocative collection explores some of the overlapping and interwoven issues of species to argue for human humility and modesty as we all face an uncertain future. This evocative collection comes just at the right time.

— Sarah McFarland, Northwestern State University

Semiotics textbooks review available on Academia.edu

The extensive review "A hundred introductions to semiotics, for a million students: Survey of semiotics textbooks and primers in the world", of which I am one of several co-authors, is available on Academia.edu in fulltext (via the profile of Kalevi Kull). 

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Semiotics text book review published; full reference

Semiotics text book review published; full reference

The review "A hundred introductions to semiotics, for a million students: Survey of semiotics textbooks and primers in the world" has now been published, with me as one of several co-authors. It is freely available online (see also PDF). Reference:

Kalevi Kull, Olga Bogdanova, Remo Gramigna, Ott Heinapuu, Eva Lepik, Kati Lindström, Riin Magnus, Rauno Thomas Moss, Maarja Ojamaa, Tanel Pern, Priit Põhjala, Katre Pärn, Kristi Raudmäe, Tiit Remm, Silvi Salupere, Ene-Reet Soovik, Renata Sõukand, Morten Tønnessen and Katre Väli 2015. "A hundred introductions to semiotics, for a million students: Survey of semiotics textbooks and primers in the world". Sign Systems Studies 43(2/3): 281-346 (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12697/SSS.2015.43.2-3.0).

This counts as my fifth publication in Sign Systems Studies, and my eight academic publication this year.

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Parts of semiotics review article proof-read

Review article on semiotics textbooks to be published in Sign Systems Studies

Review conducted for Czech Science Foundation

A while ago I conducted a peer-review for Czech Science Foundation.

Two reviews conducted for Czech Science Foundation

The last year I've conducted two peer-reviews (of project proposals aiming at getting research funding) for the Czech Science Foundation, in Czech called Grantová agentura České republiky (GAČR). Given that the peer-review is anonymous I cannot provide much detail.

Article on Norwegian HAS anthology in Morgenbladet: Animal revolution; "Cutlets with feelings"

In the June 14-20 issue of the Norwegian weekly Morgenbladet, there was an article in the "Books" section on the Norwegian Human-Animal Studies anthology Hvem er villest i landet her? Råskap mot dyr og natur i antropocen, menneskets tidsalder [Who is wildest in this country here? Brutality towards animals and nature in the Anthropocene, the age of Man], for which I am one of three editors. The article, written by Nordis Tennes, is entitled "Koteletter with følelser" [Cutlets with feelings], and consists of an interview with my co-editor Ragnhild Sollund. 

Ingress in translation:

Man has no right to assert themselves over other species, according to researchers in a new book. They think an animal protection revolution is needed in order to ensure animal rights.

The caption of the image (front cover) also makes use of the term 'revolution' (though this term is not used in our book):

New book encourages revolution on behalf of animals.