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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 30 September 2009 19:23 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: A Global Surveillance Society? Conference 2010 Call for Papers A GLOBAL SURVEILLANCE SOCIETY? THE FOURTH BIANNUAL SURVEILLANCE & SOCIETY CONFERENCE Supported by the LIVING IN SURVEILLANCE SOCIETIES (LISS) COST Action, and the SURVEILLANCE STUDIES NETWORK City University London, UK April 13 - 15, 2010 CALL FOR PAPERS OVERVIEW Surveillance has become a ubiquitous feature of living in the globalnorth, with citizens routinely monitored by a range of sophisticatedtechnologies. Increasing levels of surveillance are typically justifiedand legitimated by threats of terrorism, fear of crime and disorder, asinfo/entertainment tools for the curious and through discoursesemphasizing public and private service improvement. In spite of this,little is known about the effect of surveillance on individuals,society, the democratic polity, nation states in the developed anddeveloping world, and the evolving nature of humanity. THEMES This conference calls for papers which examine the many facets ofsurveillance and globality. In particular, we welcome papers whichaddress: * Living in the surveillance age * Surveillance, difference and discrimination * Attitudes and experiences of the watcher and watched * The development and diffusion of surveillance technologies * Surveillance technology in practice * The political economy of surveillance * The business of surveillance * The surveillance of consumers and workers * Public policy, regulation and surveillance * The philosophy of surveillance and philosophical perspectives on surveillance * Surveillance, intelligence and war * Surveillance, sovereignty and the nation state * Surveillance and the production of space FEES AND GENERAL INFORMATION This is a non-residential conference and participants will need tomake their own arrangements for accommodation (we will provide advicefor this in due course). The Conference will be held in and around theOliver Thompson Lecture Theatre and Foyer, City University London, UK.London is a powerful, global city at the sharp end of surveillanceprocesses, protocols and debates and thus provides delegates with anapt cultural context for the exploration of the above themes. The conference web site will be up and running from early October2009 providing full details of the emerging conference programme (i.e.schedule, plenary speakers etc.), maps, accommodation advice, eveningdinner information, payment details and an electronic registration form. The Conference Fee is £200 per person, which includes attendance,refreshments, lunch and an optional £25 two year membership of theSurveillance Studies Network. The membership fee will be used topromote the charitable activities of the Surveillance Studies Network,support the continued publication of the Journal of Surveillance andSociety and give other benefits to members. There will be a formal conference dinner on the evening of April 14th at an additional charge of £50. SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS AND NOTIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE If you wish to present a paper, please submit your 300-word abstractand an accompanying set of three keywords to Lisa, the conferenceadministrator, by November 7th 2009 (email: [log in to unmask]) and please also include the following information so that we can contact you: . Name . Country of residence . Institutional affiliation . Institutional address . Telephone number . Email address . 300-word abstract and list of three keywords If you are thinking of attending but do not wish to give a paper,please send us the above information clearly stating that you do notwish to present a paper. There will be two special issues of Surveillance and Society followingthis conference. The issues will be spaced to allow time for papers indifferent states of completion at the conference itself, to besubmitted - please see the 'Event Timetable' section below. When yousubmit your abstract, please specify whether you intend to submit yourpaper to one of these issues. POSTGRADUATE INFO We are hoping to offer ten reduced fee places for postgraduatestudents wishing to give a paper or present a poster display of theirresearch. If you wish to apply for this, please register our interestas soon a possible and send a 300 word abstract to Lisa (or indicatethat you wish to present a poster), the conference administrator by 7th November 2009 (email: [log in to unmask]). Allocation of these strictly limited places will be based on the quality of the abstract/research description submitted and not on a first-come-first-served basis. If you wish to attend, but do not wish to deliver a paper, please indicate this by the November 7th 2009. EVENT TIMETABLE 2009 September 3rd - Statement of intent issued September 28th - Full call for papers issued October 7th - Website goes live November 7th - Deadline for the submission of abstracts November 23rd - Second Call issued - with list of key speakers.Electronic booking form available and formal registration and paymentbegins December 18th - Final deadline for the submission of abstracts 2010 March 15th - Deadline for the electronic submission of full papers March 15th - Final deadline for registration and payment for all conference attendees without late booking surcharge March 24th - Papers published on Web available to all registered conference delegates April 13th - 15th - Conference June 30th - Deadline for submission to Surveillance and Society Conference Special Issue 1 Sept 30th - Deadline for submission to Surveillance and Society Conference Special Issue 2 Dec - Publication of Surveillance and Society Conference Special Issue 1 2011 Feb/March 2011 - Publication of Surveillance and Society Conference Special Issue 2 Please register your interest NOW! We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks, Dr Gavin Smith Professor Clive Norris Dr Kirstie Ball Dr David Murakami Wood Dr Will Webster Dr David Murakami Wood Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) | Associate Professor of Surveillance Studies Department of Sociology | Queen's University, Ontario e-mail: [log in to unmask] | blog: http://ubisurv.wordpress.com Managing Editor | Surveillance & Society | http://www.surveillance-and-society.org Trustee | Surveillance Studies Network | http://www.surveillance-studies.net ************************************************************************************ Distributed through Cyber-Society-Live [CSL]: CSL is a moderated discussion list made up of people who are interested in the interdisciplinary academic study of Cyber Society in all its manifestations.To join the list please visit: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/cyber-society-live.html ************************************************************************************* ************************************************************************************ Distributed through Cyber-Society-Live [CSL]: CSL is a moderated discussion list made up of people who are interested in the interdisciplinary academic study of Cyber Society in all its manifestations.To join the list please visit: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/cyber-society-live.html *************************************************************************************