>>
>> FINAL CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
>>
>> Inaugural International Conference in Critical Geography
>> Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. August 10-13, 1997.
>>
>>STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This is the inaugural international conference of
>>critical geography, to be held at the University of British Columbia and
>>Simon Fraser University. The aim of this conference is to further
>>international
>>linkages and to explore recent theoretically informed scholarship in
>>critical/radical geography in a convivial and innovative format.
>>
>>THEMES: Individual contributors are invited to link their presentations
>>to the conference theme. Given the significance of globalization both
>>generally and locally (for example, APEC will hold their annual summit in
>>Vancouver in November ,1997) the POLITICAL AND CULTURAL GEOGRAPHIES OF
>>GLOBALIZATION seems a timely topic. Please contact Bev Pitman
>>([log in to unmask]) for more details.
>>
>>Several special sessions are already finalised. The following are in
>>preparation (contact emails provided):
>>
>> Locating the Politics of Theory in Critical Geography
>> ([log in to unmask])
>> Globalizing Cities: social, economic and political restructuring
>> ([log in to unmask])
>> Eating the Other: Cannibalism and Consumption
([log in to unmask])
>> Geography and Ethics ([log in to unmask])
>> Flexible Accumulation and the Spectacularization of Urban Space
>> ([log in to unmask])
>> The Body, Identity and Space ([log in to unmask])
>> Regionally and nationally specific racisms (Alan Pred: Berkeley)
>> Regional Economic Development: the 'Division of Labour' between
>> National and Regional Systems of Innovation ([log in to unmask])
>> Space, critical theory and activism ([log in to unmask],
>> [log in to unmask])
>> The role of states in nationalism ([log in to unmask])
>> Histories/Geographies of the colonial present ([log in to unmask])
>>
>>Those interested in proposing new special sessions, or linking up with
>>other interested parties are advised to join the icg_vanc list serve
>>(details below)
>>
>>PARTICIPATION: We have had expressions of intent from many parts of the
>>world, including Spain, Japan, Denmark, India, Finland, Zimbabwe, Norway,
>>South Korea, Sweden, Mexico, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, Australia,
>>Britain, U.S., Czech Republic, Poland, Canada, Spain, South Africa,
>>Switzerland. Regional Co-ordinators (U.K., Scandinavia, India,
>>Australasia, Mexico, U.S., Japan, South Africa, Western Europe, and Eastern
>>Europe) are working to establish linkages and ensure international
>>participation.
>>
>>LOCATION: The conference will be held both at the University of British
>>Columbia campus, and at Simon Fraser's Harbour Centre campus, in downtown
>>Vancouver. We also plan to use other facilities, including the First
>>Nations House of Learning, and Green College at UBC.
>>
>>FORMAT: In keeping with the overall goals of the conference, varied
>>formats, both in terms of content and delivery, are strongly encouraged.
>>Although traditional' 15/20 minute paper presentations are acceptable, the
>>following are some suggestions for participants to consider:
>>
>>CONTENT: We encourage variation and the forging of unusual connections
>>between and among academic disciplines, and activist or community work.
>>These can include:
>>
>>(1) interdisciplinary work
>>(2) geographical theory and/or praxis
>>(3) critical fictions/geographically-informed writing
>>(4) coalitions between academics and activists
>>(5) community/neighbourhood projects
>>(6) activist work
>>
>>DELIVERY: Combinations between the following suggestions and more
>>'traditional'
>>formats can facilitate a more interactive and participatory environment.
>>Possibilities include:
>>
>>(1) workshop discussions
>>(2) reading circles
>>(3) informal gatherings
>>(4) multimedia presentations (film, video)
>>(5) 'fieldtrips' to sites in and around the lower mainland
>>
>>Please keep these possibilities in mind when considering the organization
>>of presentations. We urge participants to start organizing NOW. Through
>>e-mail, surface mail, or by contacting special session organizers (listed
>>in THEMES section), participants can join existing sessions, or help
>>organize their own. Individual submissions will be assigned a slot by
>>conference organizers. In this case, please indicate your preference for
>>the type of 'delivery' most conducive to your topic, and attempts will be
>>made to accomodate participants' wishes.
>>
>>
>>FIELD TRIPS: Field trips are seen as an integral part of the conference.
>>Conference fees will cover one field trip excursion. Several field trips
>>are being planned, including the following:
>>
>> Poverty and racism: Vancouver's Japantown and the Downtown Eastside
>> Innovation in agricultural practices in the Lower Mainland
>> The globalizing suburb: Richmond
>>
>>More details will be provided to registrants.
>>
>>GRADUATE STUDENTS: Graduate students are directly involved in the planning
>>of the conference. We will do all we can to ensure that conference costs,
>>including accommodation, are kept to a minimum. We also wish to encourage
>>the creation of a supportive yet exacting forum for the work of new scholars.
>>
>>LANGUAGE: Participants whose first language is not English are encouraged to
>>attend. While we do not expect to have the budget to provide simultaneous
>>translations, we would encourage participants to present in languages other
>>than English.
>>
>>ACCOMMODATION: Hotels in Vancouver are expensive and need to be booked
>>well in advance. Limited UBC Conference Housing will be available to early
>>registrants. The following are 1996 prices before tax.
>>
>> suites (3-4 people): C$110
>> double suites C$95
>> single w/ bath C$60
>> single (shared bath & kitchenette) C$33
>>
>>
>>CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS: A committee drawn from faculty and graduate
>>students at University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University is
>>playing the
>>leading organizing role.
>>
>>Contacts: Geraldine Pratt ([log in to unmask])
>> Nick Blomley ([log in to unmask])
>> Nadine Schuurman ([log in to unmask])
>> Jeff Sommers ([log in to unmask])
>> Margaret Walton ([log in to unmask])
>>
>>(The latter three contacts are graduate students who probably should not be
>>swamped with enquiries.)
>>
>>We have also established a group of regional contacts who will advertise
>>the conference among people in their region and initiate sessions at the
>>conference:
>>
>> Australia: Jane Jacobs
>> ([log in to unmask])
>> Austria: Christian Rammer
>> ([log in to unmask])
>> Denmark/: Eliza Steelwater ([log in to unmask])
>> Nordic Countries
>> Finland/: Jouni Hakli ([log in to unmask])
>> Nordic Countries
>> Italy: Claudio Minca
>> ([log in to unmask])
>> Japan: Martin Brennan
([log in to unmask])
>> New Zealand: Lawrence Berg ([log in to unmask])
>> Southern Africa: Patrick Bond ([log in to unmask])
>> UK: Steve Pile ([log in to unmask])
>> US: Neil Smith ([log in to unmask])
>> India: Swapna Banerjee-Guha
>> ([log in to unmask])
>>
>> Switzerland: Wolfgang Zierhofer
>> ([log in to unmask])
>>
>>If we have omitted anyone from this list or if you would like to act as a
>>regional contact, please contact Neil Smith.
>>
>>MAILING LIST AND WEB PAGE: Neil Smith ([log in to unmask]) is
>>coordinating initial publicity. He has established a list-serve to
>>facilitate discussion and networking in relation to the conference.
>>
>> To subscribe, send a message to:
>> [log in to unmask]
>>In the body of the messsage, write:
>> subscribe icg_vanc your email address
>>
>>for example: subscribe icg_vanc [log in to unmask]
>>
>>For thoe who are not on e-mail and want to be on the mailing list, please
>>write to Neil Smith, Center for the Critical Analysis of Contemp. Culture,
>>Rutgers University, 8 Bishop Place, New Brunwick NJ 08903, US. (Fax: 908
>>932 8683).
>>
>>A web page is being prepared in Vancouver which will provide information on
>>the conference, and should allow papers to be posted for discussion after
>>the meeting.
>>
>>COST: $C90 (students and others)
>> $C160 (First World faculty)
>> $50 (faculty and students from outside First World)
>>
>>Cost includes registration fee, refreshments and two catered meals. If
>>necessary, fees can be paid in US$ or in other major convertible
>>currencies.
>>
>>WHAT NOW?
>>
>>1) Those interested in attending are asked to forward (by email or surface
>>mail) the following by January 15 1997:
>>
>> a) your email address (if you have one)
>> b) your surface mail address
>> c) a brief (20 words max) statement of area interest and/or paper
>>title
>> d) are you planning to participate in a special session? which one?
>> e) do you need a booking form for UBC conference housing?
>>
>>Those who have already pre-registered are asked to forward any of this
>>information if it has not already been sent.
>>
>>We require this information by January 15, 1997.
>>
>>Please direct emails to [log in to unmask] Please send surface mail to IICCG,
>>Geography Department, University of British Columbia, 1984 West Mall,
>>Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z2, Canada.
>>
>>2) We will mail out receipts for pre-registration fees, conference and
>>site information, paper presentation forms, and booking forms for
>>accomodation at the end of January. We will then ask for final payment of
>>fees. The final deadline for full payments will be May 1 1997.
>>Accomodation is tight: early registration is critical for ensuring a room
>>
>> See you in Vancouver, August 10-13, 1997!
>>
>>(Conference participants are also invited to attend the Canadian Association
>>of Geographers annual meeting, which will be held in St John's, Newfoundland
>>on August 19-24, 1997. We aim to establish several sessions that will
>>connect the two meetings, and hope to have a strong showing of critical
>>geographers at St John's. Further information can be obtained at
>>www.mun.ca/geog/cag.html)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>Nick Blomley
>Department of Geography
>Simon Fraser University
>Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6,
>CANADA
>
>(604) 291-3713 (tel)
>(604) 291-5841 (fax)
>[log in to unmask] (email)
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Nick Blomley
Department of Geography
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, B.C. V5A 1S6,
CANADA
(604) 291-3713 (tel)
(604) 291-5841 (fax)
[log in to unmask] (email)
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