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Please note that we have extended the submission deadline for abstracts
until 24th March 2005.
'International Human Sciences Research Conference'
10th - 13th August 2005
Bournemouth University
http://www.ihsrc05.com
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Conference Theme: Values
The Centre for Qualitative Research at Bournemouth University is very happy
to host the 24th International Human Sciences Research Conference in 2005.
Abstracts of up to 250 words are invited for 40 minute papers or 120 minute
symposia (minimum 3 members).
The conference theme can be read in a number of different ways - but
hopefully will encourage participants to think about the value - base of
human science research and/or their own particular research topic or
methodological approach. This theme is not designed to constrain anyone and
papers on other topics of relevance to human science research are also
welcome.
Please use the online form to submit your abstract:
http://www.ihsrc05.com/absub.htm
Keynote Speakers:
Jane Goodall, DBE
Ernesto Spinelli
Amedeo Giorgi
George Kunz
Established in 1982, the conference initially attracted psychologists,
educators, sociologists and nurses who were interested in the philosophical
and methodological challenges of studying human experience in qualitative
and non-reductionistic ways. An indebtedness to the philosophical
traditions of phenomenology, hermeneutics and existentialism was
acknowledged. Since this time, the focus has broadened to include a wide
range of disciplines and alternative qualitative approaches. Such diversity
has been welcomed and has enriched the debate about the boundaries and
directions of human science research.
From time to time, the conference has visited the theme of values. For
example, from 1992: "the ultimate purpose of human science research is a
moral one: To humanize everyday life by producing scientific knowledge that
is action-sensitive rather than purely theoretical. Such knowledge is
radically empirical because it is gained through disciplined descriptions
and interpretations of lived experience." And from 1988: "&.we are
searching to discover that which is fundamentally human."
It may be timely to revisit some of these issues and we very much hope that
you can join us here in Bournemouth in 2005.
Please visit http://www.ihsrc05.com for further information.
If you have any queries, please contact Claire Dikecoglu - 01202 962179 or
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attending. **
Claire Dikecoglu
Conference Administrator
Institute of Health & Community Studies
Bournemouth University
R113 Royal London House
Christchurch Road
Bournemouth
BH1 3LT
Phone: +44 (0) 1 202 962179
Fax: +44 (0) 1 202 962194
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