thought some may be interested in this. if any geographers are
interested in a workshop or panel around anarchism and geography (or
something more specific in that sort of ball-park), please do get in
touch with me, as i'd be very keen indeed.
Ant
Alex Prichard wrote:
> 1st Anarchist Studies Network Conference,
>
> www.anarchist-studies-network.org.uk
>
> 4th-6th SEPT, 2008
>
> LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
>
> CALL FOR WORKSHOP CONVENORS
>
> Please circulate widely
>
> Building on the success of a number of subject specific conferences over the
> last 2 years, the PSA Anarchist Studies Network is planning a full,
> independent conference for September 2008. The conference is open, organised
> primarily through workshops to allow themes to emerge from submissions. Our
> aims are to facilitate communication, stimulate the development of networks,
> and develop understandings of anarchism. The conference is open to everyone
> with an interest in anarchist studies and participants are encouraged to
> present work in progress as well as more finished contributions.
>
> This call is for workshop convenors to propose themes, ideas, and topics for
> discussion, which can then be developed over the coming months. We invite
> proposals from activists, organisers, researchers, popular educators,
> students - indeed anyone desiring to participate in this on-going
> conversation. In the best anarchist tradition, the event will be defined by
> the participants. What would you like to see happen? What kind of
> discussions do you think are important? Would you like to organise a
> workshop or contribute in other ways?
>
> The design of workshops and other sessions are the preserve of their
> convenors in discussion with the conference organisers. The aim is to allow
> convenors the fullest opportunity to tailor sessions to the specific needs
> of their subject area, the session and its participants, and to create a
> convivial environment in which to present and debate ideas. Panels can vary
> from two to twelve papers or presentations over one to four
> workshop-sessions in any given subject area relevant to anarchist studies
> broadly defined.
>
> Submission Notes:
>
> THEMED WORKSHOP PANELS & FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS
>
> At this stage we are simply looking for workshop or panel convenors. If you
> would like to organise a session at the conference, please submit a brief
> description of the panel (300-500 words), including the name and contact
> details of the facilitator/convenor.
>
>
> Panel proposals will be posted on the ASN website after the expiry of the
> deadline as a resource for individuals and groups to orient themselves.
>
> We will accept unsolicited paper abstracts and forward them to appropriate
> convenors where possible. However you are encouraged to respond to
> convenors' individual calls for papers in the first instance. Please
> therefore refer to the ASN website regularly.
>
> DEADLINE: 1 March 2008
>
> ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTS
>
> Proposals toward evening entertainments, artistic interventions, etc very
> welcome!
>
> CONTACT for submissions, proposals, registration and further details: Ruth
> Kinna ([log in to unmask]) or Dave Berry ([log in to unmask])
>
>
> Registration: details will follow on the website once estimated costings are
> available.
> ______________________
>
> Research Student,
> Department of Politics, IR and European Studies.
> Loughborough University,
> Leicestershire,
> LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
> Phone + [44] 01509 222976
> Fax - + [44] 01509 223917
> www.anarchist-studies-network.org.uk
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Anthony Ince
Research Student
Department of Geography,
Queen Mary, University of London,
Mile End,
E1 4NS
www.geog.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/student/ince.html
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