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Call for Papers "Nationalism and Human Rights" Interdisciplinary Conference IPSA Human Rights Research Committee Human Rights Law Research Center, Istanbul Bilgi University Istanbul (Turkey) 27-29 June 2008 __________________________________________________ The rise of nationalism and international recognition of human rights have overlapping histories and cultural baggage. One is often used to justify the other, and the recognition of national identities and peoples right to right to self-determination are treated as prerequisites of the enjoyment of other rights. Nationalism, however, can also function as a discriminatory and repressive force and undermine human rights. This conference, co-sponsored by the Human Rights Research Committee of the International Political Science Association and the Human Rights Law Research Center of Istanbul Bilgi University, will address the complex relationship between nationalism and human rights. The conference is inter-disciplinary and open to all researchers who are interested in the study of human rights. Thus, papers that examine the relationship between the two concepts with a focus on normative questions, social scientific theories, legal foundations and implications, or historical or contemporary case studies are all welcome. All paper presentations will be in English. Interested researchers should submit the abstracts of their proposed papers, which should not exceed 500 words, to the attention of Professor Füsun Türkmen by February 11, 2008. The organizing committee will notify applicants by March 7, 2008. Please note that participants are expected to cover their own travel and accommodation expenses. Contact: Prof. Füsun Türkmen Galatasaray University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Department of International Relations Çiragan Cad. No. 36 34357 Ortaköy/Istanbul Turkey Email: [email protected] __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
