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Call for Papers "Peace and Conflict" International Interdisciplinary Conference Conflict Research Society Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford Bradford (United Kingdom) 7-8 September 2010 __________________________________________________ The conference embraces theory, evidence and practice - it invites presentation and discussion. It seeks to bring together developments in the ‘real’ world and developments in academic understanding ... topical issues and enduring issues. Moreover it recognises the existence of disagreement: concepts, theories and approaches can be contested. Carrying forward the work of the annual conferences we have been running since 2003, the 2010 conference seeks presentations in the following areas: A. Fields traditionally associated with peace and conflict research: Global and regional systems; regional and local conflict; politics and international relations; peace science; security studies; defence studies B. Academic disciplines and spheres of society relevant to peace and conflict: Psychological, sociological, cultural, linguistic, political, economic technological, military, geographical, environmental aspects. Humanities and science approaches. C. Practices of conflict transformation: Conflict prevention; Conflict resolution; Conflict transformation; Community peacemaking; Development; Developing a community; Disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration; Empowerment; Establishing a culture of harmony; International cooperation; International development; Mediation; Negotiation; Non-violent protection; Participation; Peacebuilding; Peacekeeping; Peace processes; Post-conflict building; Power sharing; Reconciliation; Repartitioning; Restorative justice; Self regulation; Sustainable peace. D. Conflict and complexity: This stream builds on the work of our previous two conferences which were co-hosted with the Conflict Analysis Research Centre at the University of Kent and had the theme of ‘Conflict and Complexity’ - the complexity of contemporary conflict and the contribution to our understanding of complexity science. E. Non-‘standard’ sessions: Although the core of the conference will consist of ‘standard’ 30-minute presentations, we also wish to encourage offers of non-‘standard’ sessions. Do not feel restricted to the previously mentioned topics: if you have something interesting to say then we are interested to hear it! You are invited to propose, lead or contribute to panel topics. The Society is particularly keen to obtain input from student researchers. Contributions will be accepted on the basis of a 200-300 word abstract which should be submitted – very preferably before 31st March 2010 - by post or to <[email protected]>. An initial expression of interest would be extremely helpful. Contact: Gordon Burt Institute of Educational Technology Open University Walton Hall, MK7 6AA United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0)1908 611296 (home) Email: [email protected] Web: http://kn.open.ac.uk/public/getfile.cfm?documentfileid=16322 __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
