XI World Congress of Rural Sociology
Trondheim, Norway
July 25th-30th 2004
GLOBALISATION, RISKS AND RESISTANCE
ONLY TEN DAYS LEFT TO SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
ABSTRACTS CLOSE 12TH FEBRUARY 2004
The theme of the XI World Congress of Rural Sociology is unevenness,
risks, resistance and dialogue in relation to rural economies and
societies throughout the world. In exploring the role of agency in
mediating and negotiating change, congress papers will pay particular
attention to the associated processes of social inclusion and exclusion
for people in rural areas. Papers that broadly address the following
themes are especially welcome:
· Resources, property rights and the environment in the rural South
· First nations
· Appropriation of the internet in rural areas.
· Extensive livestock productions. New opportunities for rural
communities in a globalised world?
· Science, policy and practice in agricultural and rural development
· Displacement, diaspora, and development
· Land reform, north and south
· Responses to agri-food globlisation: Asian experience and prospects
· 'Back-to-the-land' in the 21st Century
· Job loss in changing ruralities
· Biodiversity and cultural landscape management related to rural
development
The XI World Congress will be held in Trondheim (pronounced Tron-heim):
Norway’s third largest city with a population of about 150,000. Trondheim
is a modern city with a highly respected university and a research
community ranking among the best in Europe. It is also a popular stop for
tourists pursuing the summer Midnight Sun or the Northern Lights (aurora
borealis) of winter.
Abstracts of 250 words for paper or poster presentations that address the
conference theme are now being invited. Abstracts should be submitted to
Working Group Chairs through the on-line submission form on the IRSA
website. Please log onto the web site at http://www.irsa-
world.org/XI/index.html for further information on the conference and the
procedure for abstract submission. Inquiries may also be directed to the
Deputy Programme Chair, Lynda Cheshire, at [log in to unmask]
The deadline for receipt of abstracts is 12th February 2004, with full
papers due by 1 May 2004.
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