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Conference Announcement "Assuming Cosmopolitanism: Critical Encounters between Cosmopolitanism and Development" International Conference University of Manchester Northumbria University The Open University Manchester (UK) 23-24 November 2006 __________________________________________________ Conference Convenors: Uma Kothari, Giles Mohan, Matt Smith, Helen Yanacopulos Speakers: Stuart Corbridge, Robert Fine, Vinay Gadwani, Ray Kiely, David Mosse, Jenny Robinson, Saskia Sassen, Craig Berry Conference Themes: This conference will approach critically the intersection of cosmopolitanism and international development through two themes: - Critiquing the assumed cosmopolitanism of international development theory and practice. - Investigating the ways in which taking more nuanced cosmopolitan perspectives can illuminate development theory and practice, and reciprocally, how taking a developmental perspective can inform a critical cosmopolitanism. Issues that will be discussed include: Cosmopolitanism as an ethical disposition, Cosmopolitanism and global governance, Travelling parochialism, Cosmopolitanism in place, Non-elite cosmopolitanisms. Reduced Conference Registration Fees Due to Additional Sponsorship - Full registration: £75.00 (£50.00 for doctoral students) - A limited number of bursaries are also available for doctoral students (available on a first come first served basis). Contact: Debra Whitehead Events Administrator School of Environment and Development Harold Hankins Building University of Manchester Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL UK Tel: +44 (0)161 275 2821 Fax: +44 (0)161 273 8829 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/idpm/research/events/assumingcosmopolitanism.htm __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
