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From: Julie Shepherd-Powell <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:18:08 -0600
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: CFP: Dimensions of Political Ecology
Call for Papers - Deadline: December 1, 2010
Dimensions of Political Ecology:
Conference on Nature Society at the University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
February 18-19 2011
The University of Kentucky Political Ecology Working Group (UKPEWG) invites
you to participate in the first annual ³Dimensions of Political Ecology²
conference February 18-19 2011 in Lexington, Kentucky, USA. UKPEWG began
in
2010 with the goal of creating a forum for scholars with diverse
specialties
and interests to share and develop cutting edge scholarship on
nature-society relationships. As an extension of these aspirations, this
two-day conference provides an opportunity to critically examine
perspectives on human-environment relationships in their varied
manifestations and to stimulate discussions between a wide range of
scholars. Papers will be grouped into sessions by theme, with particular
attention to facilitating interaction across disciplinary boundaries and
academic specializations.
We focus on political ecology as a key word because of its popularity as a
framework for exploring nature-society relationships. Scholars have
expanded
its meaning to include a range of theoretical and methodological approaches
over the course of its three-decade history. Originating from cultural
ecologists and natural hazards researchers looking for a way to merge
political economy with ecological concerns, the field now embraces
environmental history, environmental discourse, and questions about the
social construction of nature, among others. We encourage submissions from
all scholars who are engaged in research on the ecological dimensions of
political, economic, social, and scientific change research regardless of
their topical, theoretical, or methodological frameworks. For a suggested
but not exhaustive list of these topics and approaches, please see below.
This wide range of perspectives facilitates one of the primary concerns of
political ecology, the transcendence of traditional and potentially
outmoded
disciplinary boundaries. By sharing their work, participants can anticipate
receiving feedback on the socio-natural dimensions of their work from a
specialized group of scholars brought together in an intimate setting.
We invite faculty and graduate students to present papers, organize
sessions, or serve as discussants.
We ask that potential presenters send abstracts no longer than 300 words,
as
well as a list of up to 5 key words. If you would like to organize a
session or panel please put together a session plan, including title,
presenters, organizers, and paper abstracts. Send all materials to Brian
Grabbatin, Jon Otto, and Patrick Bigger at [log in to unmask] by December 1,
2010. Session organizers should feel free to circulate their own CFPs. More
information on the conference and an updated list of speakers and keynotes
will be posted on the conference website: www.uky.edu/as/geography/pewg
<http://www.uky.edu/as/geography/pewg> .
Possible topics include but are not limited to:
Defining political ecology
Doing political ecology
Environmental sociology
Environmental justice
Cultural ecology
Ecological modernization
Environmental history
Environmental law
Human ecology
Political economy of nature
Commodification of nature
Genetic engineering/modification
Land tenure/access to land
Commons and enclosures
Environmental risk
Environmental management and conservation practice
Non-equilibrium ecology
Landscape studies
Environmental discourse and policy
Feminist and heterodox approaches to environmental economics
Sustainability
Urban ecology
Market environmentalism
Food systems and critical ag studies
Lexington is located in the heart of the Kentuckyıs Bluegrass Region,
famous
for its rolling hills, horse farms, and bourbon distilleries. Lexington is
served by Bluegrass Airport and is a one hour drive from either Cincinnati
or Louisville. Both have major international airports.
In the spirit of encouraging as much participation as possible, organizers
will make efforts to find housing for all out of town graduate students.
Further information on lodging will be made available as we approach the
abstract deadline.
--
Julie A. Shepherd-Powell
PhD Student
Department of Anthropology
University of Kentucky
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