FYI... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator ------- Forwarded message follows ------- [Ed. note: The following CFP appeared on H-IDEAS. MS] Call for Papers Philosophical Explorations of Spatial Boundaries The Society for Philosophy and Geography will hold its Second Annual Conference at Towson University, Towson Maryland, on April 28 - 30, 2000. The goal of the Society is to create an interdisciplinary conversation, broadening perspectives on questions of space, place, and nature, including consideration of practical implications of the applications of theory to concrete questions of spatial planning, design, and management. Possible Topics (other relevant topics are welcome) *epistemology of boundaries *cognitive mapping *mapping racial and cultural boundaries *terrestrial and extra-terrestrial boundaries *greening of space *bioregionalism *ecosystemic boundaries *physical-spiritual boundaries *ethnic boundaries *mapping the sacred *eco-centric/anthropocentric boundaries *indigenous reconstruction *hermeneutics of boundaries *politics of zoning *segmentation theory *marginalized living Papers or presentations should not exceed 30 minutes reading time. As with all SPG sessions and publications, clarity of presentation is highly valued to accommodate a diverse audience. Accepted papers may be submitted for publication in the Society's journal, _Philosophy and Geography_ (Carfax), edited by Andrew Light and Jonathan Smith, or in a possible proceedings volume. Send abstracts of approximately 200 words by February 10, 2000 to: John Murungi Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies Towson University, Towson, Maryland 21204 Tel. 410-830-2755 Fax: 410-830-4398 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Planning committee: Gary Backhaus (Morgan State University), John Murungi (Towson University), Derek Shanahan (Millersville University) Persons interested in serving as session chairs should contact Professor Murungi. Towson University is located at Towson, Maryland, about four miles North of downtown Baltimore. ------- End of forwarded message ------- ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker, Senior Lecturer Environmental Management & Design Division Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
