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Obsession: An Interdisciplinary Conference in History and Cultural Studies
Bath Spa University College, Bath, UK
3-5 July 2003
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Call for Papers Deadline: | 2002-05-31 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2001-10-23 |
| Announcement ID: |
128824 |
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Obsession is not just a perfume: it is also a powerful leitmotif in culture and history. The word itself is potent, speaking simultaneously of allure and danger. This conference aims to explore the relations between particular obsessions, fascinations and fixations, and the production and/or frustration of knowledge and other such powerful discourses. In particular, it seeks to examine the racial and gender problematics of Obsession and the status of Obsession in the formation of subjectivity and/or agency.
The cultural and historical diversity of Obsession provides an exciting opportunity to investigate a wide range of themes over the course of a 3-day conference.
Some of the possible strands may include:
Psychology & Obsession Crime, Conspiracy & Obsession
Obsession & Possession Fantasy & Obsession
Religion & Obsession Obsession & Technology
Obsession & the Body Film & Obsession
Sex, Gender & Obsession Obsession & Politics
Obsession & Sport The Obsessive Gaze
We invite proposals for papers of 20–30 minutes in length from individuals or panels. Please send abstracts of 200-300 words and a one-page CV to Dr Paul Bowman by 31 May 2002. Further information is available from any of the conference organisers.
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Conference organisers:
Dr Paul Bowman
Dr Elaine Chalus
Dr Margaret Shaw
School of Historical and Cultural Studies,
Bath Spa University College
Newton Park, Bath, BA5 1RZ, United Kingdom
Email: dr paul bowman
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