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The Urban Network of the Social Science History Association invites paper and panel submissions for their next conference in Vancouver on November 1-4, 2012. The theme of the meeting is “Histories of Capitalism,” however, we welcome submissions on all urban topics.
The members of the Social Science History Association share a common interest in interdisciplinary and systematic approaches to historical research. We encourage work from a variety of fields, including sociology, urban planning, geography, demography, economics, and political science.
Proposed panel topics include:
- The Occupy Movement as an urban phenomenon
- Financial Crises and Cities
- Capital and the Rise and Fall of Cities
- Urban Economies
- Vancouver’s History and Development
- Cities of the Pacific Rim
- Olympic Games and Host Cities
- Migration and Immigration
- Cities and the Environment
- Urban Governance
- Crime and Justice in the City
- The Ancient City
To propose a paper or panel please submit: Paper Title, Brief Abstract, and Contact Information at http://conference.ssha.org/.While we welcome paper submissions, panel proposals are encouraged. Panels should include an organizer, discussant, and at least four papers. The deadline for paper and/or panel submissions is MARCH 1, 2012.
For more information on the meeting as well as the call for proposals, please refer to the SSHA website: http://www.ssha.org or contact either of the Urban co-chairs (Carl Zimring--czimring@gmail.com or Megan Stubbendeck-- mrs8v@virginia.edu).
We look forward to seeing you in the Fall!
Sincerely,
Megan Stubbendeck and Carl Zimring
Urban Network Co-chairs
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