Labnet: Call for Papers: Anarchist Studies Network Conference, Loughborough University, Sept. 2008

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From: Dave Berry [mailto:D.G.Berry at lboro.ac.uk]

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1st  Anarchist Studies Network Conference,

www.anarchist-studies-network.org.uk

4th-6th  SEPT, 2008 (to be confirmed)

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

CALL FOR WORKSHOP CONVENORS

Please circulate widely

Building on the success of a number of subject specific conferences over
the last 2 years, the PSA Anarchist Studies Network is planning a full,
independent conference for September 2008. The conference is open,
organised primarily through workshops to allow themes to emerge from
submissions. Our aims are to facilitate communication, stimulate the
development of networks, and develop understandings of anarchism. The
conference is open to everyone with an interest in anarchist studies and
participants are encouraged to present work in progress as well as more
finished contributions.

This call is for workshop convenors to propose themes, ideas, and topics
for discussion, which can then be developed over the coming months.  We
invite proposals from activists, organisers, researchers, popular
educators, students - indeed anyone desiring to participate in this
on-going conversation.  In the best anarchist tradition, the event will
be defined by the participants. What would you like to see happen? What
kind of discussions do you think are important? Would you like to
organise a workshop or contribute in other ways?

The design of workshops and other sessions are the preserve of their
convenors in discussion with the conference organisers. The aim is to
allow convenors the fullest opportunity to tailor sessions to the
specific needs of their subject area, the session and its participants,
and to create a convivial environment in which to present and debate
ideas.  Panels can vary from two to twelve papers or presentations over
one to four workshop-sessions in any given subject area relevant to
anarchist studies broadly defined.

Submission Notes:

THEMED WORKSHOP PANELS & FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS

At this stage we are simply looking for workshop or panel convenors. If
you would like to organise a session at the conference, please submit a
brief description of the panel (300-500 words), including the name and
contact details of the facilitator/convenor.

Panel proposals will be posted on the ASN website after the expiry of
the deadline as a resource for individuals and groups to orient
themselves.

We will accept unsolicited paper abstracts and forward them to
appropriate convenors where possible. However you are encouraged to
respond to convenors' individual calls for papers in the first instance.
Please therefore refer to the ASN website regularly.

DEADLINE: 1 March 2008

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTS

Proposals toward evening entertainments, artistic interventions, etc
very welcome!

CONTACT for submissions, proposals, registration and further details:
Ruth Kinna (r.e.kinna at lboro.ac.uk) or Dave Berry (d.g.berry at lboro.ac.uk)

Registration: details will follow on the website once estimated costings
are available.
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