AAG 2006, Chicago, 7-11 March 2006
Call for papers
Global Mobilities and the Knowledge Society
The development of modern ‘knowledge societies’ is inextricably linked to
global flows of people, objects, ideas and information. Creating and
maintaining webs of knowledge across the globe has been eased by new
communication technologies but remains essentially an embodied practice.
Consequently, a multitude of intersecting mobilities are involved in the
production, dissemination and application of knowledge. In this session,
we seek to investigate global flows of people in those social, economic
and political spheres widely regarded as being central to knowledge
societies, such as higher education and research, knowledge-based
industries and services, and international organizations. In which ways,
for example, does international student mobility foster intercultural
learning experiences and enhance career prospects for those on the move?
How do academics mobilise resources and allies in the production of
knowledge through their travels across the globe? What role does mobility
play in shaping the life-paths of highly-skilled professionals? To what
extent does mobility promote or hinder exchange, cooperation and
understanding between different cultures, places, institutions or
individuals?
We invite papers that analyze motivations for, experiences with and
outcomes of different forms of global mobilities, or contribute to
conceptual debates about their role in processes of knowledge creation and
dissemination. Whether historical or contemporary in perspective, we seek
case studies that focus on one or more of the following:
- Student and academic staff mobility
- Research travel
- Conference travel
- Business travel
- Career mobility.
If you are interested in participating in this session, please send your
abstract (of no more than 250 words) to one of the session organizers by
30th September 2005.
For the AAG abstract specifications, see
http://www.aag.org/annualmeetings/Chicago2006/call_4_papers.cfm
Session organizers:
Heike Joens, University of Nottingham ([log in to unmask])
Michael Hoyler, Loughborough University ([log in to unmask])
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