Please consider this conference and forward as appropriate.=20 I am putting together a track for this conference that will focus on Environmental and Ecological themes related to economic development and the changing natural environment in Latin America. Please note the interdisciplinary (and very broad) nature of this conference - we are hoping for a diverse suite of perspectives.=20
Garrett =20 Garrett Barr Assistant Professor Department of Biology and=20 the Environmental Program King's College 133 N River St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711 570 208 5900 x5729 http://staff.kings.edu/garrettbarr =20 =20 CALL FOR PAPERS AND PROPOSALS =20 Interdisciplinary Conference Landscapes of Latin America: Economic Development,=20 Ethics and the Environment in the 21st Century =20 King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA April 24-26, 2008 =20 =20 Deadline for submission of proposals for papers & panels: January 15, 2008 =20 Invitations to be issued by February 15, 2008 =20 Program Committee: =20 Bindu Vyas, James Sysko, King's College, McGowan School of Business=20 Beth Admiraal, Anne Massey, King's College, College of Arts and Sciences =20 Call for Papers and Panels =20 The interdisciplinary conference on "Landscapes of Latin America: Economic Development, Ethics and the Environment in the 21st Century" will assemble scholars, educators, students and community members interested in Latin American Studies. The theme of the conference at King's College will be the changing business, political, economic, cultural, ethical and natural environment in Latin America. Interdisciplinary papers and panels on these topics are welcome. The submission of student authored papers is also welcome.=20 =20 Suggested topics of interest include: =20 * Ecosystems and society * Urban landscapes=20 * Economic development * Migrations and Diaspora * Arts, literature and popular culture * Race, ethnicity and gender * Memory, peace and reconciliation processes * Human rights violations and progress=20 * The changing political landscape * International development and finance * Assessment of political and economic risks * Entrepreneurship =20 * Population policy, poverty and food security * Literacy and information technologies * Social responsibility and ethics * Emerging markets and Latin America * Role of NGOs and social service organizations * Business Environment =20 Submissions and Review Process =20 Proposals for panels and papers must be submitted by January 15th, 2008. Authors will be notified of the conference committee decision by February 15, 2008. =20 Questions and submissions should be directed to one of the contact listed below. =20 Dr. Bindu Vyas, Business and Management - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Attorney James Sysko, Business Law and Ethics - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dr. Beth Admiraal, Political Science Department - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dr. Anne Massey, Foreign Languages - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dr. Margarita Rose, Economics Department - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dr. Garrett Barr, Environmental Program and Biology Department - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dr. Joel Shuman, Theology Department - [EMAIL PROTECTED] =20 Submissions: To be considered for the program, please submit one of the following: 1. A completed paper. 2. An abstract (between 100 and 600 words). 3. 2-3 page summary of a proposed workshop, special session, or panel discussion. =20 All submissions should include the title; an abstract outlining the topic; and, with a contact name, address, and email. =20 Best Paper Awards will be offered in each track. =20 Registration fee: US $80.00. Additional registration and accommodation information will accompany invitation. =20 =20 =20
