>
> CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
>
> FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
> of
> THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THIRD-SECTOR RESEARCH (ISTR)
> TRINITY COLLEGE
> DUBLIN, IRELAND
> JULY 5-8, 2000
>
> THE THIRD SECTOR: FOR WHAT AND FOR WHOM?
>
> Proposals are invited for contributions to the fourth international
> conference of the International Society for Third-Sector Research.
> The
> conference will take a critical look at the development of the sector
> across the globe and the contribution it is making to human welfare
> and
> democratic life. The main themes of the conference will be:
>
> * Evaluating the impact of the Third Sector
> * The Third Sector, democracy and social capital
> * The Third Sector and religion
> * Commercialization and privatization in the Third Sector
> * The Third Sector in partnership
> * Management and organization in the Third Sector
> * Globalization, the Third Sector and the social economy
> * Philanthropy and volunteering
>
> However, contributions are encouraged on all topics related to Third
> Sector
> studies. They may take the form of a panel, a paper or a poster.
> Abstracts of 500-1000 words are invited in English, French and
> Spanish.
> The abstract should give a working title and summarize the argument of
> the
> paper and the issue(s) which it addresses; locate that issue within a
> wider
> literature; indicate its relevance to an international audience; and
> refer
> to its empirical and/or theoretical base. It should be suitable for
> blind
> refereeing. Brief biographical details should be given on the
> attached
> form and authors are requested to indicate which of the conference
> themes
> their proposal addresses. Original papers presented at the conference
> will
> be considered for the Conference Working Paper Series to be published
> shortly after the conference. Authors will have the opportunity to
> revise
> their papers in the light of conference feedback with an eye to an
> appropriate submission to Voluntas, the peer-reviewed official journal
> of
> ISTR.
>
> For the purposes of this conference, the Third Sector is broadly
> defined,
> including for example: NGOs, non-profit organizations, voluntary
> associations, social economy organizations, community organizations,
> self-help and mutual organizations, civil society organizations,
> unions,
> religious organizations and co-operatives. Contributions are also
> welcome
> which discuss civic participation, community development and
> citizenship.
>
> ISTR is keen to encourage contributions from all countries and
> disciplines,
> as well as contributions from practitioners carrying out research in
> and
> with the sector. Comparative papers and panels covering more than one
> country will be particularly welcome. A number of scholarships and
> subsidies will be available for researchers from the developing world.
> Several scholarships will also be reserved for post-graduate students
> from
> any part of the world.
>
> A Panel submission is a proposal for a coordinated set of papers
> (usually 3
> or 4 in number) all dealing with a particular topic or issue. The
> person
> submitting the panel proposal must be willing to act as the panel
> coordinator and ensure that all proposed paper presenters commit to
> attending the conference. Panel proposals must contain a general
> description of the panel topic as well as specific proposals for each
> paper.
>
> A Poster proposal is an alternative to presenting a full research
> paper.
> This is an opportunity to display a poster about completed and ongoing
> research. Posters will be displayed through out the conference and a
> designated session will be scheduled in which participants can meet
> with
> authors to discuss their work. (Full instructions on poster formats
> will
> be provided for those accepted for presentation.)
>
> One (1) copy of the abstract, along with the presenter information
> sheet,
> should be submitted by September 30, 1999, to the ISTR Secretariat.
> Panel
> proposals should include information on all the constituent papers; if
> necessary, additional sheets may be used. Proposals may be submitted
> by
> mail or fax, but we regret that we cannot accept proposals via e-mail.
> Authors will be advised by the end of January 2000 whether their
> abstract
> has been accepted. Authors are requested to confirm their
> participation in
> the conference by April 1, 2000, and will have an opportunity to
> submit an
> extended abstract for inclusion in the conference abstract volume by
> that
> date. The completed paper should be submitted to the ISTR office by
> May
> 15, 2000, to allow adequate time for session chairs/discussants to
> read the
> paper.
>
> The full Call and the Presenter Information Sheet can also be found on
> the
> ISTR web site at: http://www.jhu.edu/~istr. Please forward this Call
> to individuals
> and list serves whose subcribers may be interested in the Third
> Sector.
>
> Questions? Phone 410-516-4678; fax 410-516-4870; e-mail [log in to unmask];
> www.jhu.edu/~istr.
>
> Send conference abstracts and presenter sheet by September 30, 1999,
> to:
>
> International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR)
> Conference Abstract
> The Johns Hopkins University
> 559 Wyman Park Building
> 3400 N. Charles Street
> Baltimore, MD 21218-2688 USA
> FAX: 410-516-4870
>
> PRESENTER INFORMATION SHEET
>
> Proposed Title:
>
> Type of Presentation (check one):____ Paper ____ Panel ____ Poster
>
> Primary contact (please type or print clearly):
>
> Name:
>
> Institution/organization:
>
> Address:
>
> City: State (US only):
>
> Postal code: Country:
>
> Telephone: Fax:
>
> E-mail:
>
> Co-authors/panelists (please list each person: type or print clearly
> NAME,
> ADDRESS, PHONE, FAX, E-MAIL; if necessary, additional sheets may be
> used):
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Major conference theme the paper addresses (please check one):
>
> ____ Evaluating the impact of the Third Sector
> ____ The Third Sector, democracy and social capital
> ____ The Third Sector and religion
> ____ Commercialization and privatization in the Third Sector?
> ____ The Third Sector in partnership
> ____ Management and organizations in the Third Sector
> ____ Globalization, the Third Sector and the social economy
> ____ Philanthropy and volunteering
> ____ Other major research topic and recent theoretical developments
>
> Submission Deadline: September 30, 1999
>
> Abstracts and poster outlines will be accpeted by fax, but cannot be
> accepted by e-mail. Please submit this sheet with abstract or poster
> outline to:
> ISTR, The Johns Hopkins University, 559 Wyman Park Building, 3400 N.
> Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218-2688, USA; FAX: 410-516-4870
> Margery B. Daniels
> Executive Director
> International Society for Third Sector Research
> The Johns Hopkins University
> 551 Wyman Park Building
> 3400 N. Charles Street
> Baltimore, MD 21218
> USA
>
> phone: 410-516-4678
> fax: 410-516-4870
> www.jhu.edu/~istr
>
>
>
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