[KS] Call for Papers: Waste in Asia 2016

[Katarzyna Cwiertka]

Dear colleagues,

 

We invite proposals for papers exploring the theme of 'Waste in Asia' from
the perspective of the humanities and social sciences, regarding both the
present day and the past. Possible topics might include (but need not be
limited to) waste collection and recycling, food waste and its prevention,
packaging, dustbins, and other forms of material culture related to waste,
garbage art, digital waste and waste-related literature. We particularly
welcome papers that focus on social, political and cultural contexts
influencing attitudes, practices and policies related to waste across Asia,
as well as their social, political and cultural consequences.

We aim for this event to be truly cross-disciplinary and hope that the theme
will attract anthropologists and sociologists, as well as historians,
geographers, archaeologists and specialists in visual and performing arts,
cultural studies, literature and film.

The conference will be hosted by the Leiden University Institute for Area
Studies (LIAS) and funded by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific
Research (NWO). It is part of the activities undertaken within the framework
of the 'Garbage Matters: A Comparative History of Waste in East Asia'
project.

DETAILS (see also http://www.garbagemattersproject.com/waste-in-asia-2016/ )

*	The conference will open in the morning of Thursday 9 June and will
end on Saturday 11 June.
*	The conference is open to the public, but those wishing to attend
should register in advance by sending an e-mail to
WiA2016 at garbagematters.com <mailto:WiA2016 at garbagematters.com>  with
'Registration: Waste in Asia' in the subject line. No registration fees will
be charged.
*	The organizers will cover travel expenses (economy-class airfare to
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport) for participants presenting accepted papers.
Meals and accommodation will be provided free of charge for paper
presenters.
*	The language of the conference will be English.


SUBMITTING A PAPER PROPOSAL


*	Deadline: 10 December 2015.
*	Submit your abstract of 200-300 words in an e-mail (no attachments)
to  <mailto:WiA2016 at garbagemattersproject.com>
WiA2016 at garbagemattersproject.com.
*	The subject line should read 'Abstract: Waste in Asia 2016'.
*	Include a brief biographical statement (max. 150 words).
*	We will let you know whether your proposal has been accepted by 10
January 2016.

 

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