International Conference
ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS
University Campus, University of Crete
Rethymno, Crete, Greece,
September 8-10, 2004
Organized by:
Department of Sociology, University of Crete
and
The Economic Sociology Research Network of the European Sociological
Association (Interim conference)
Dear colleague,
The New Economic Sociology has come of age and this calls for a reflexive
examination of its course, achievements and weaknesses, current position
and future prospects.
This process of rethinking, of assessment and orientation has already begun
and we do have some very useful insights as is the case with Mark
Grannovetter’s paper on “A Theoretical Agenda for Economic Sociology”,
Richard Swedberg’s Principles of Economic Sociology and the contributions
of several other colleagues.
In this coming conference the aim is to make an attempt to go a step
further in the discussion of an agenda for economic sociology. In addition,
of course, to present aspect of work done in the various economic sociology
fields. Accordingly, the aim is to attract papers reporting on recent
empirical research, theoretical contributions and of course good
combinations of the two. The dimension of embeddedness – what exactly it
means, implies and includes – should attract papers, alongside the analysis
of markets, of cultural forms impinging on economic activities, of the
role, work and impact of classical and less classical sociologists on
economic sociology, on the relationship of interest, trust, law and
contract to economic life. The economic sociology of globalization, is a
topic and area in which contributions are also welcomed, while micro- as
well as meso-level exploration are very welcomed too. This is also true
about the field of the economic sociology of European construction, the
transition to capitalism of the ex-state socialist countries and the ever-
pressing issues related to underdevelopment. The relations of economic
sociology to other branches of sociology and other disciplines are also an
area to be looked into. Therefore, this is an open call to economic
sociology. In particular, papers may address any of the following general
themes:
- economic sociology and sociological theory
- European economic sociological theory - old and new
- the economic sociology of European construction
- the economic sociology of really existing capitalisms
- economic sociology and economic institutions
- open theme
Plenary Speakers:
Prof. Mark Granovetter, Prof. Nicos Mouzelis, Prof. Richard Swedberg, Prof.
Carlo Trigilia (not confirmed yet).
Conference Language:
The Conference will be conducted in English
Deadlines: 20th May 2004 is the deadline for submitting paper proposals.
Please include a paper title, 250-300 word abstract, author’s name,
institutional affiliation, mailing and email addresses. Email abstracts and
your particulars to: [log in to unmask]
All proposers will be notified by e-mail whether their abstracts have been
accepted for oral presentation by 31st May 2004. Once an abstract has been
approved paper-givers should proceed to produce a draft paper.
Please note that complete papers should be received electronically by 1st
September 2004 at the latest. Please send your papers as “Word” attachments
to: [log in to unmask]
Publication:
It is anticipated that a volume of selected conference papers will be
published.
Participants are asked to give us priority in the publication of their
papers presented in the conference.
Organisation:
Economic Sociology Research Network of the European Sociological
Association:
Sokratis Koniordos and Søren Jagd (co-chairs);
and
Dept. of Sociology, University of Crete Local Organizing Committee:
Sokratis Koniordos, Andreas Moschonas, Minas Samatas, Stella Zambarloukou
Registration fee, hotel and travel info:
There is no registration fee. Colleagues interested in participating will
receive information about hotels in Rethymno, Crete and travelling within
Greece.
Conference Contact Address:
Economic Sociology Conference,
Department of Sociology
University Campus
University of Crete
Rethymno
Greece 74100
Tel: +30 210 6011522, +30 28310 77465, +30 28310 77471
Fax: +30 210 6011522, +30 28310 77 467
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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