CALL FOR PAPERS for the IBG Conference 1999
1. The Political Economy of Britain at the millenium
(Sponsored by the Economic Geography and Political Geography Research Groups)
It is a decade since the emergence of the North-South divide became a
matter of academic and political interest. This session will examine the
contemporary political economy of Britain and papers which explore it from
a regional or thematic perspective are encouraged. At this stage, we do
not wish to exclude any area, but particular interest may be found in a
reexamination of the role of cities, of governance, of the resurgence of
regionalism, and social exclusion. Some preference MAY be given to papers
which help to illuminate the panel sessions in the afternoon.
Please send abstracts to
Adam Tickell, Department of Geography, University of Southampton,
Southampton, SO17 1BJ [log in to unmask] OR
Gordon McLeod, Department of Geography, University of Wales, Aberystwyth,
Aberystwyth [log in to unmask]
2. EGRG/PGRG Panel Sessions
The EGRG and the PGRG are introducing panel sessions to annual conference.
The aim is to have controversial discussions with SHORT presentations (of
up to 10, strictly policed, minutes) and contributions from the floor.
Speakers do not need to be presenting original results, but do need to have
informed opinions on the subjects. Speakers will be chosen in order to get
a diversity of views. We may try to persuade high profile national
speakers to come and talk.
A. Britain and the Euro
The annual conference of the IBG will take place days into the existence of
the Euro as a real currency. Of the major countries in Europe, Britain
stands alone in its opposition to first stage membership and opinion polls
show a hardening of attitudes among the British public. This panel session
will debate membership of the currency and contributions from the strongly
pro to the strongly anti are welcomed.
B. Welfare restructuring and social exclusion
One of the central planks of the Labour government's programme is the
reform of the welfare state, itself embedded within a wider strategy for
combatting social exclusion. This panel will consider the emerging
programme and debate its likely social and geographical consequences.
Again, a range of views is being sought.
For either session, please send offers of participation with a summary of
your views or brief abstracts to
Jamie Peck, Department of Geography, University of Manchester, Manchester,
M13 9PL [log in to unmask] OR
Adam Tickell, Department of Geography, University of Southampton,
Southampton, SO17 1BJ [log in to unmask]
The closing date for receipt of abstracts for all sessions is 30 JUNE 1998
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Adam Tickell
Department of Geography
University of Southampton
Southampton SO17 1BJ
UK
+44 (0)1703 595 496
http://www.soton.ac.uk/~egrg
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