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Paper submissions are welcomed for the 6th Annual Graduate Conference in European History - Transformation in European History - that will be held in Vienna, Austria, on May 3–5, 2012.
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Graduate Conference in European History
The “transition” of political systems in Southern Europe and Latin America since the 1970s and the revolutionary changes in Central and Eastern Europe in 1989/91 have resulted in the rise of “transformation studies” in social sciences. The term transformation is commonly understood as the politically steered transition from communist dictatorship to democracy, from a planned to a market economy, and from a closed to an open society. In contrast to this teleological reading the 6th GRACEH conference intends to explore a historical approach to transformation. A very broad working definition of the term would characterize transformation as a “period of especially intense and accelerated structural changes on a political, social, economic, and cultural level” that were caused by major political and social upheavals such as the breakdown of the continental empires in 1918, the French Revolution in the late 18th century, or the Reformation. Unlike the social sciences, we wish to broaden the application as far back as to the beginning of modern age. In what way can this concept of transformation be applied to contemporary, modern and early modern contexts? What kind of adjustments of the concept are required for the historicization of transformation?
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The following three key aspects will serve as guiding questions throughout the conference:
Which preconditions lead to periods of transformation? Which triggers, causes and turning points can be identified?
On which levels does transformation occur? How can the complexity of transformation processes be analyzed without being trapped in teleological assumptions
How is transformation perceived and interpreted by internal and external observers? How do transformation discourses influence the process itself?
The conference invites postgraduate and early career researchers in history and related disciplines to submit their papers dealing with this broad concept of transformation on the basis of textual and visual sources from the modern age onward. The proposals should consider and discuss political, social, and cultural dimensions, causes, evolution and perceptions of transformation. In order to enrich the discussion the GRACEH organizers have invited Gudrun Gersmann (DHI Paris/Universität Köln) and Christian Gerlach (Universität Bern) as external keynote speakers.
Submissions on topics
We look forward to receiving submissions on topics including but not limited to the following research areas:
■Continuity and discontinuity in transformation periods
■Agents of transformation
■Transfers and transnational dimensions of transformation
■Synchronic and diachronic comparative approaches for a history of transformation(s)
■Historical source material of transformation research
■Macro- and microhistorical approaches to transformation
■Legitimizations of transformation such as nation building, independence, liberty, and economical welfare, social movements, social network analysis, gender issues
The main conference language is English.
The conference has no registration fee. We offer logistic help to find good and low budget accommodation near the University of Vienna. A limited part of the travel cost for external participants can be covered on the basis of individual request (if you'd like to apply for a stipend, please provide documentation about your economic situation).
Please submit your proposal of max. 300 words and your CV by using the application form and send it to graceh2012@univie.ac.at
Before you submit your proposal, take a look at the checklist on the congress website!
Deadline for submission: January 15, 2012
If your proposal is accepted by the program committee, you are expected to submit a paper (5-10 pages) no later than April 1, 2012.
For any further questions, please contact the organizers by e-mail graceh2012@univie.ac.at
EBES 2012 Conference - Istanbul will take place in Istanbul, Turkey with the support of Istanbul Economic Research Association. The conference will be held on May 24th, 25th, and 26th, 2012 at the Taksim Nippon Hotel. Abstract submission for the EBES 2012 Conference - Istanbul is now open.
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PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
We would also like to announce publication opportunities for qualified papers presented at the EBES 2012 Conference - Istanbul. Qualified papers will be published in the EBES journals (Eurasian Business Review and Eurasian Economic Review). EBES journals are indexed in the Cabell's Directory, Ulrich's Periodicals Directory, RePEc, EBSCO Business Source Complete, ProQuest ABI/Inform, and EconLit (EER). Interested EBES 2012 Conferences participants can also resubmit their full papers for the EBES 2012 Anthology (has an ISBN number) which is published annually and includes papers presented in the EBES 2012 Conferences.
INVITED SPEAKERS
We are pleased to announce that distinguished researchers, Jonathan Batten, Ibrahim Turhan, and Euston Quah will join us as keynote speakers. Professor Batten is a well-known academician who has published articles in many of the leading economics and finance journals and serves as the editor of the Emerging Markets Review, co-editor of the International Review of Financial Analysis, associate editor of the Journal of Banking & Finance, Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy, and Research in International Business and Finance. Dr. Turhan is the deputy governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey and serves as a member of the Monetary Policy Committee. Professor Quah is the head of Economics and acting chair of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Nanyang Technological University. He has published articles in many of the leading economics journals and serves as the editor of the Singapore Economic Review and co-editor of the International Gambling Studies.
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SPECIAL SESSION ON THE ECONOMICS OF INNOVATION
A special session on the economics of innovation will be organized at the EBES 2012 Conference – Istanbul. The distinguished researchers, Marco Vivarelli, Pierre A. Mohnen, and Giovanni Dosi will join the session as invited speakers. Professor Vivarelli is a well-known academician who has published articles in many of the leading economics journals and serves as the editor of the Eurasian Business Review and associate editor of the Small Business Economics and Industrial and Corporate Change. Professor Mohnen is a well-known academician in the field of the economics of innovation and has published articles in many of the leading journals in the field. Professor Dosi is professor of economics and vice president of the Italian Economic Society. He has published many researches in the field of the economics of innovation.
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31, 2012
Reply-by: February 20, 2012
Paper Submission Deadline (Optional): April 15, 2012*
Registration Deadline: April 8, 2012
Announcement of the Program: April 30, 2012
Paper Submission for the EBES journals and EBES 2012 Anthology: July 30, 2012
* Completed paper submission is optional. If you want to be considered for the Best Paper Award, after submitting your abstract before January 31, 2012, you must also submit your completed (full) paper.
Paper Submission
At least one author must be registered for each accepted paper to be included in the Conference Program. Registration fee is 250 Euros and 100 Euros for each additional paper. Accommodation is not included. Registration is required for all participants attending the conference. Registration fee includes the abstract book, the conference proceeding CD, and other conference materials. It also includes welcome reception, coffee breaks, and open buffet lunches during the conference.
You can also register without submitting a paper, in this case the registration fee will constitute 200 Euros. The deadline for the registration is April 8, 2012. To register, you should complete the registration form and pay registration fee.
Please email to ebes@ebesweb.org with any conference-related questions.
