> CALL FOR PAPERS:
>
> "Global citizenship, Collective identity, and Tolerance"
>
> Convenors
>
> ? Allan Pollchik ((pollchik /at/ ohio.edu))
> ? Ann Rumble ((rumble /at/ ohio.edu))
> ? Nicholas J. Kiersey ((kiersey /at/ ohio.edu))
>
> Abstract
>
> This conference seeks to draw papers from
multiple disciplinary backgrounds on the
relationship between citizenship, identity and
tolerance in the context of contemporary
globalization. Across the social sciences today
there is much talk of the rise of
postnationalism, the return of religion, the
global integration of markets, and the various
forms of social-epistemology with which these
are associated. What potential do we see in
these developments for the recovery of a robust
and fair regime of world citizenship? We invite
papers on the following three aspects of
contemporary ?citizenship talk?: the place of
the citizen in political community today; the
transformation of citizenship and wrought by
modern demands for legal, political, and social
rights; and the question of whether or not the
nation-state should remain the primary vessel
of citizenship in an era demanding
transnational or even global solidarity. Other
topics for consideration might also include the critical !
> assessment of how we decide who is to be
considered a global citizen, and the terms of
this accommodation once it is established.
>
> The conference will take place at the
Chillicothe campus of Ohio University, Sept.
23-25th, 2010. The registration fee of $150.00
(reduced fee for students, $75.00) will include
all meals, opening reception, and
transportation between the conference hotels
and meetings. Arrangements for free
transportation to and from Columbus airport can be made in advance.
>
> The conference seeks to encourage submissions
from graduate students in particular and will
offer a $200 award to the best graduate student paper presented.
>
> Abstracts should be no more than 250 words in
length and include the title of the proposed
presentation, name of author(s), and contact
information. Please send the abstract to one of
the conference conveners by May 1st.
Notification of acceptance will be sent by June 1st.
>
> Keywords: global citizenship, collective
identity, postnationalism, religion, tolerance, capitalism
>
>
> ----------------------------------
> Nicholas J. Kiersey, PhD
> Assistant Professor, Political Science
> Ohio University, Chillicothe
>
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Center for Digital Discourse and Culture
Political Science
Virginia Tech
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Center for Information Policy Research
