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Myth(s) in the Social Sciences and Humanities (University of York) - Call for Papers - deadline 2nd March 2015
http://www.york.ac.uk/sociology/about/news-and-events/department/2015/pg-myths-conference/
This postgraduate conference aims to explore the variety and richness of the notion of myth. It seeks to create a space where a multitude of disciplines, perspectives, and methods could be discussed critically. The ambivalence and the ambiguity of 'myth' is intentional. Myth is wide and varied - it can be a problematic social construction; it can be the process of creating meaning; it can even be the myth of meaning itself. Thus this conference plans to provide an opportunity for multi/interdisciplinary perspectives and their critical exploration.
We invite papers and panels including, but not limited to the following topics:
- Myths and social representations
- Mythic imagination
- Myth in popular culture
- The role of institutions in the myth making process
- Myth, knowledge and reality
- Narratives of myths, mythical narratives
- Myths and power
- Myth debunking in academia
- Problematic myths
- Myth and social discourse
- Myth as a framework for understanding social life
- Myths and memory
- Ancient myths and/vs modern myths
Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words and must be sent by 5pm Monday 2nd March. Please forward abstracts or questions to [log in to unmask]
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