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<P>CALL FOR SESSION AND PAPER ABSTRACTS</P>
<P>World Archaeological Congress InterCongress</P>
<P>OVERCOMING STRUCTURAL VIOLENCE</P>
<P>October 25-31, 2008</P>
<P>Ramallah</P>
<P>The World Archaeological Congress plans its first Middle East InterCongress
in Ramallah, West Bank between October 25 and 31, 2008. Sessions and papers will
explore the question of structural violence: the insidious structures and the
stark inequalities that perpetuate conflicts. Structural violence is built into
western countries' relations with much of the rest of the world, preventing most
non-western countries from becoming economically and culturally 'equal' to the
West. Often structural violence is hidden and works without overt physical
infringement, making it all the more effective.</P>
<P>As anthropologists, archaeologists, cultural heritage professionals, and
concerned local community members, we ask what role archaeological and cultural
heritage research has in overcoming these 'in-built' obstacles? Must we engage
against structural violence outside of archaeological practice, or can
archaeological practice confront and impact the ravages of structural
violence?</P>
<P>Several different events are planned for the InterCongress. Opening
convocation will be held October 25th and sessions will be held on October 26th
and October 27th. October 28th, 29th and 30th are reserved for workshops, 'hands
on' experiences and tours of the region by regional cultural heritage
non-government organizations. Closing sessions and consideration of
InterCongress resolutions will take place on October 31st.</P>
<P>For further information, please visit </FONT><A
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<P>SESSION AND PAPER ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS</P>
<P>Participants are encouraged to propose creative formats to facilitate
critical consideration and discussion of the topics at hand. Proposals for
sessions of various forms - papers, panels, poster sessions, roundtable
discussions, or other formats - should be sent to the program committee
(wacramcom@gmail.com) by Friday, August 1, 2008. Sessions may be proposed by
individuals or by groups. All sessions, regardless of format, will be provided a
2-hour block of time to meet. Individual papers may also be submitted by
September 5, 2008.</P>
<P>Session abstracts of 400 words should include the contact information for the
organizer(s). Paper abstracts of 200 words may be sent to either the session
organizers or to the Program Committee (wacramcom@gmail.com).</P>
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<P>World Archaeological Congress - Ramallah</P>
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