[Discussion] CONF./CFP- Civilizations and World Orders, May 2006, Istanbul

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From: Bek-Myrza Tokotegin <tokotegin@yahoo.com>


CONF./CFP- Civilizations and World Orders, May 2006, Istanbul

Call for Papers

International Symposium
Civilizations and World Orders
May 12-14, 2006
Foundation for Sciences and Arts, Istanbul

Web: http://www.cwosymposium.org/

The recent global transformations of, and threats to, the human condition reveal
the urgent need to revisit the very concept of 'world order'. Post-Cold War
tensions and anomalies accompanied by the phenomenon of cultural/civilizational
resurgence deepened the necessity of critically reflecting on 'civilizations'
and 'world orders'. This symposium aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform
for new approaches to deliberate on, and search for, a just and sustainable
global 'world order'.

Center for Global Studies at the Foundation for Sciences and Arts calls for
papers for an international symposium on 'Civilizations and World Orders' to be
held on May 12-14, 2006 in Istanbul, Turkey. The Center invites scholars from
all disciplines to present papers addressing the themes that may include, but
not limited to, the following:

'Civilization' and 'Order': Philosophical/Conceptual Evaluation:
 - The meaning of civilization and order across cultures and times, etc.

Unit of Analysis in World Order Studies:
 - Individual, class, state, empire, region, civilization, the World, etc.

Historical Comparison of World Orders:
 - Chinese, Indian, Hellenic, Persian, Roman, Mongol, Ottoman, Russian, African,
  European , American, etc.

Value and Order: Perspectives and Impact of Religions/Ideologies on World Order:
 - Confucian, Taoist, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Secular, etc.

Critiques of Contemporary Theories of Systemic Change:
 - Power Transition, Hegemonic Stability, Long Cycle, Relative Power Cycle,World
 - Systems theories, etc.

The "New World Order" and Globalization:
 - The 'newness' of the New World Order, globalization or globalizations?,
   alternative globalization(s), the future of global world order, etc.

Transnational Actors, New Social Movements and World Order:
 - TNCs, NGOs, terrorist organizations, NSMs, etc.

International Law and World Order

Islam in the Global World Order

Turkey in the Global World Order

Critical Issues in Global World Order:
 - Financial crises, demographic crises and immigration, poverty, unconventional
arms threats, bioethical problems, ecological problems, genetically modified
foods, epidemics, etc.


Submission Information:

Papers can be submitted through mail, fax or e-mail.

Submission of papers should include:
Cover page (must contain; title, participant's name and institutional
affiliations, participant's e-mail addresses, telephone and fax numbers if
available). Abstract (300 words maximum) Biographical statement of participant
(a short CV).  Notice to participants: Symposium proceedings will be published.

Timetable:
November 15, 2005: Deadline for submission of abstracts
December 15, 2005: Confirmation of the accepted abstracts
March 1, 2006: Deadline for submission of papers
March 15, 2006: Deadline for confirmation of participation

Symposium Schedule:
The Symposium will begin on Friday, May 12, 2006 and end on Sunday, May 14,
2006.

Funding:
A limited amount of funding, particularly for participants from abroad, is
available for travel and/or accommodation expenses. Please contact the
Symposium Secretariat for further information.

Activities:
Sightseeing of historical and cultural places of Istanbul such as the Topkapi
Palace, Saint Sophia and the Blue Mosque, including a Bosphorus tour.

Foundation for Sciences and Arts is a non-profit organization focused on
inter-disciplinary research for the well-being of the global community. The
Foundation previously held another international symposium entitled "Rethinking
the Classical" on October 8-10, 2004.

Secretariat:
Muzaffer Senel
E-mail: muzaffersenel@bisav.org.tr or amuzaffersenel@yahoo.com

Ismail Yaylaci
E-mail: ismailyaylaci@bisav.org.tr or ismailyaylaci@yahoo.com or
centerforglobalstudies@gmail.com

Bilim ve Sanat Vakfi
Kuresel Arastirmalar Merkezi,
Haci Kadin Mah. Vefa Cad. No: 35, 34134
Vefa Istanbul
Turkey

Tel: +90 212 528 22 22 pbx
Fax: +90 212 513 32 20


Muzaffer Senel
Marmara University
Department of Political Science and International Relations
Kuyubasi-Goztepe/Istanbul
Turkey

Tel: + 90 216 336 28 09
Fax: + 90 216 338 99 42
E-Posta: msenel@marmara.edu.tr

Web: http://iibf.marmara.edu.tr/feas/psir/muzaffers.html



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