Call for Papers: "Ethnic and Religious Conflict in Cross-Cultural Perspective", 05/00

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Call for Papers

"Ethnic and Religious Conflict in Cross-Cultural Perspective"

A Conference to be held at

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

May 18-19, 2000

Interethnic and religious conflicts have been a constant reality in the history of humankind. In the last decade, such conflicts have caused profound human suffering, including the death of an estimated two million children.

This conference seeks to understand the fundamental underpinnings and social implications of inter and intra-group conflict by applying a comparative interdisciplinary and interregional analytical approach. The conference will seek to determine if there are common denominators across the different conflicts. By contributing to the understanding of conflict, we hope to make management, resolution and prevention of conflict more effective.

The Ohio University Center for International Studies extends an invitation to graduate students to participate in this interdisciplinary conference. Our intention is to provide graduate students with an opportunity to present their work in a professional academic atmosphere. Graduate students from any college or university are welcome, but those from Midwestern institutions are particularly encouraged. We welcome submissions from all interested students.

SUBMISSIONS: Please submit a short abstract, not exceeding one page, single spaced, to Polly Sandenburgh, Interethnic and Religious Conflict Conference, Ohio University, Center for International Studies, Burson House, Athens, OH45701 by March 31, 2000. Include a cover sheet with the paper's title, author's name, institutional affiliation, address, phone number and email address. The selection committee will notify students of successful submissions no later than April 21, 2000. Completed papers are due to panel discussants by May 12, 2000.

ACCOMODATIONS: When possible, we will assist in arranging accommodation for students presenting papers with Ohio University graduate students. Please indicate on your cover letter if you would like us to pursue this option for you.

Otherwise, several, moderately priced motels are listed below. Rooms fill up quickly in Athens in the spring, so make reservations as early as possible.

Budget Inn Express: 740-593-5565

Budget Host Coach Inn: 740-594-2294

Highlander Motel: 740-593-6499

Sunset Motel 740-593-3302

Super 8 Motel: 740-594-4900

FLAS Coordinator

Ohio University

Center for International Studies

Burson House

Athens, OH45701

Phone: 740-593-1842

FAX: 740-593-1837