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Call for Papers "Beyond Imagined Uniqueness: Nationalisms in Comparative Perspective" International Conference American Studies Center, University of Warsaw Warsaw (Poland) 19-21 May 2008 __________________________________________________ The aim of the conference is to provide a space for an interdisciplinary and international conversation about nationalism. Theoretical perspectives, as well as case studies from various locations and fields - including sociology, politics, media studies, literature and the arts - are welcome. We invite original papers concerning both the history of nationalism(s) and its various present manifestations. Comparative perspectives are encouraged. Examples of themes include: Theories of nationalism and ethnicity Religious contexts of nationalism Hybrid identities Colonialism and postcolonialism Gender, sexuality and the nation Collective memory and the politics of history The idea of the chosen nation Nationalism and civil religion Nationalisms after 1989 Nationalisms and the European Union Anti-Americanism and European identity Minority rights in multi-cultural contexts The visual culture of nationalism Nationalism in an age of globalization Transnationalism and nationalism Presentations should be limited to 15-20 minutes to allow time for discussion. Deadline for submission of abstracts (up to 500 words): February 29, 2008. Proposals will be considered as they arrive with final notification of acceptance by 15 March. Proposals should be sent to William R. Glass, conference co-ordinator, at <[email protected]>. Contact: William R. Glass American Studies Center University of Warsaw al. Niepodleglosci 22 02-653 Warszawa Poland Email: [email protected] __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
