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Call for Papers "New Globalization" Global Studies Conference 2008 Common Ground University of Illinois Chicago, IL (USA) 16-18 May 2008 __________________________________________________ The conference will address critically important issues related to globalization in the world today, as well as focusing on a special theme - the place of the United States in this process, during this crucial Presidential election year. Main speakers include some of the leading thinkers in global studies, as well as numerous paper, colloquium and workshop presentations. Participants are welcome to submit a presentation proposal either for a 30-minute paper, 60-minute workshop, jointly presented 90-minute colloquium session or a virtual session. Parallel sessions are loosely grouped into streams reflecting different perspectives or disciplines. Each stream also has its own talking circle, a forum for focused discussion of issues. For those unable to attend the Conference in person, virtual participation is also available. Parallel sessions are loosely grouped into streams reflecting different perspectives or disciplines. Each stream also has its own talking circle, a forum for focused discussion of issues. For those unable to attend the Conference in person, virtual participation is also available. This is a Conference for any person with an interest in, and concern for, the question of globalization - including researchers, teachers and graduate students. All are encouraged to register and attend this significant and timely Conference. Accommodation options are also available. Submission deadline for proposals is 17 April 2008. General Themes: Theme 1: Economy - Global markets in an era of neoliberalism - Patterns of global investment - Logics of accumulation - Engines of growth in the developing world - The international division of labour - Trade, current account balances - Global financial flows and institutions - Inequality - patterns and trends Theme 2: Power - Imperialism and neo-colonialism - Soft power and the structures of hegemony - Social movements - New global axes - Flashpoints of social conflict - Welfare in a global context Theme 3: Culture - Nationalisms and post nationalisms - Diaspora - Cosmopolitanism - Cultural imperialism - Hybridization Theme 4: Environment - Resources - Agriculture - Climate change - Limits to growth? Special Theme: Can the United States Correct Itself? Conference website: http://www.GlobalStudiesConference.com __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org
