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14-16 February 2002 - Environmental Justice and Global Citizenship (Copenhagen, Denmark) Thursday 14th February 2002 - Saturday 16th February 2002 CALL FOR PAPERS This inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary conference project aims to explore the role of ecology and environmental ideas in the context of contemporary society and international politics, and assess the implications for our understandings of fairness, justice and global citizenship. The first in an annual series, the conference project will develop a focus on four interlocking areas; Area 1: will examine the changing relationship between nature, culture, and society and will look at the impact of environmental thinking and ethics on issues such as animal/species welfare and rights, conservation and preservation, sustainable resources, food and feeding, space and air space, present and future needs, human rights, and our obligations to future generations. Area 2 will examine the ethical and political impact of environmental thinking, looking at its emergence and role in political contexts, the factors which influence the formation of environmental policy, what (if any) is the place of economic methods and considerations, differing perspectives on the interpretation of scientific data, and the ability of national and international communities to successfully implement environmental policies. Area 3 will examine the international nature of environmental issues and look at the problem solving processes which are or might be employed particularly in light of globalisation. Specific examples and case studies can be used to highlight the rise to international political prominence of ecological and environmental concerns, how environmental negotiation works in the context of international relations, the responsibilities of multinational companies, the feasibility of establishing environmental 'laws', and the future of ecological 'business'. Area 4 will explicitly examine the themes of justice, community and citizenship, looking at the tensions present in ecological debates, the influence of cultural values, the meaning of ethical business practice, the assessment of what counts as environmental equality, inequality, and justice, and our responsibilities toward the world in which we live. The translation of statistics to individual faces, numbers and the people they represent, questions about what we must do, and the role of protest groups will also be considered. Perspectives are sought from
The conference is the first in an annual series of research projects, run under the general banner "Probing the Boundaries". It aims to create working 'encounter' groups between people of differing perspectives, disciplines, professions, and contexts. The project is to be supported by an e-mail discussion group, resource website, ISSN e-journal, and dedicated ISBN eBook series. Selected papers accepted for and presented at the conference will be published in themed volumes. For further details information, please visit the conference website at: http://www.inter-disciplinary.net/e1.htm
23 March 2002 - Association for Environmental Archaeology Irish Seminar 2002 A seminar on Environmental Archaeology is planned for Saturday 23rd March 2002. This will be held in Room E114 John Henry Newman Building (Arts Block), University College Dublin. Offers of short (15 minute) papers would be very welcome. Papers can focus on recent research in Environmental Archaeology in Ireland and abroad; contributions from the wider archaeological community on environmental and palaeoecological themes are also welcome. The seminar is intended to create a forum for palaeoenvironmentalists working in Ireland as well as to update the palaeoenvironmental and wider archaeological community on latest research. Sponsors: Programme 9.00-9.30 Registration Chair: Eileen Reilly, Margaret Gowen and Company Ltd. 10.40-11.10 Tea/Coffee Break 11.10-11.30 New evidence from old rubbish: recent archaeo-botanical investigations in Cork city 12.20-12.30 Discussion 12.30-2.00 Lunch Break Chair: Aidan O'Sullivan, University College Dublin 3.30-4.00 Tea/Coffee Break 4.00-4.20 Unusual contexts: the archaeozoology of cremation burials 5.00-5.30 Discussion and close of seminar For more details contact: Eileen Reilly,
25-27 March 2002 - Institute of Field Archaeologists (IFA) annual conference for archaeologists (Department of Archaeology, University of Leicester, UK) The Institute of Field Archaeologists ' 2002 conference is to be held at the University of Leicester in association with the Department of Archaeology , University of Leicester. Proposals for sessions and paper titles are currently invited. Further information from: The Conference Committee,
9-13 April 2002 - The 4th Carbon-14 and Archaeology Symposium (Oxford Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit, Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford, UK) The 4th 14C and Archaeology Symposium, which will be held in Oxford, is being organised by the Oxford Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit , Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art , University of Oxford . Further details from: Dr Tom Higham,
15-20 April 2002 - TEFRATRACE (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) Papers are now invited for this international workshop on applications of tephrochronology and laboratory training in the detection of microtephra horizons to be held at the Centre for Quaternary Research , Department of Geography , Royal Holloway , University of London. For further information about the Quaternary Science short courses visit their by clicking here or by contacting: Dr Chris Turney,
22-26 April 2002 - Archaeometry (Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, Netherlands) Pre-registration is invited for this conference organised by the Vrije Universiteit at Amsterdam and the Rijksdienst voor het Oudheidkundig Bodemonderzoek (ROB, National Institute For Archaeological Heritage Management) at Amersfoort in The Netherlands. The theme session is on the preservation of in situ remains. The deadline for abstracts is 1st November 2001. For further details contact: Henk Kars - email:: h.kars@archis.nl
20-22 June 2002 - Achievements in glacial palaeoclimatological and palaeoenvironmental studies and their impact on Palaeolithic archaeology (The Godwin Institute for Quaternary Research of the University of Cambridge, UK)
The Godwin Institute for Quaternary Research of the University of Cambridge announces a Godwin Conference marking the completion of the Stage 3 Project, "Achievements in glacial palaeoclimatological and palaeoenvironmental studies and their impact on Palaeolithic archaeology". This will be held in Cambridge from June 20-22, 2002. First circular The Stage 3 Project was established by the Godwin Institute in 1996 to address this question: Did the Neanderthals become extinct late in the last glacial due to the severe, unstable climate, while modern humans, were able to adapt physically, technically or culturally? The Stage 3 Project is an interdisciplinary, international research programme designed to address this question using existing data and computer models. It aims at asking better questions with better answers as a bonus. The Project adopted a two-step approach. First we wished to gain insight in the climate and climate changes of Oxygen Isotope Stage 3 in Europe and the associated vegetation and mammalian fauna. In the context of diverse and changing glacial climates and landscapes we analysed human behaviour, using a large database of published archaeological dates as proxies for the human presence in time and space. The Project is unique because it relies on volunteer workers and, except for two grants and modest gift money, all costs were borne by the volunteers themselves. It offers instructive examples for currently popular thematic programmes on "Human Evolution and Climate Change." More about the Stage 3 Project and its members can be found on its website: http://www.esc.cam.ac.uk/oistage3/Details/Homepage.html At the Conference members of the Stage 3 Project will present its results in lectures and posters, and invited speakers from outside the Project will review it from a wider perspective. To express your interest, e-mail us at: Stage3@esc.cam.ac.uk A Second Circular and Registration forms can also be downloaded at the Conference website at: If e-mail is not possible, please write to:
28-30 June 2002 - Association for Environmental Archaeology extended Field Trip: Shropshire and Herefordshire, UK. David Smith, The University of Birmingham. * I am afraid that due to a very low level of interest in this field trip it has been cancelled. David Smith, University of Birmingham * Intent With the absence of a formal conference this year, and noting the success of recent QRA field outings, we decided to try to start the ball rolling with the AEA by organising an similar extended field trip (Equally, we have found that in the past that the field trip is often the most enjoyable and useful part of the normal three-day conference -so why bother with the papers). Shropshire and the Welsh Borders is a beautiful, biologically diverse, archaeologically rich but largely unexplored area of Britain. Programme Day 1: Friday 28th June Morning: Iron Bridge Gorge and the “Sabath walks”: visit to a historical and biologically diverse area of the Iron Bridge gorge. Lead by Dr. Roger White, Ironbridge Institute. Day 2: Saturday 29th June Morning: Mitchel’s Fold stone circle and moor Day 3: Sunday 30th June Morning: Kington, Herefordshire. Tour of this outstanding example of an old, preserved hay meadow now under a FWAG stewardship scheme. The recent botanical and entomological work undertaken here intended as an analogue for hay in the archaeological record will be outlined. Tour lead by Pam Grinter (PhD student University of Birmingham) and Stewart Cross (Farm Manager). Accommodation We will be staying at the Mytton and Mermaid Hotel at Atcham near Shewsbury. This is a comfortable and accommodating hotel set on the banks of the river Severn. All rooms come with either a shower or bath /shower. (Early booking will probably guarantee the best views!). A range of both double and single rooms is available. The price is £ 55 per night (if booked for all three nights) and includes accommodation, full English breakfast and three course evening meal (Wine and alcohol will be extra). Costs TOTAL: £205 (Note lunches and entry to Powys Castle Garden are not covered in the costs quoted) Name:______________________________________ Address:_____________________________________ e-mail__________________________________________ I will need: or ” Excursion fee only (covering transport & handout expenses) I MUST HAVE A REPLY AND / OR THE BOOKING FORM BY THE 28TH OF FEBUARY ALONG WITH A BOOKING FEE OF £ 50.00 (CHEQUES MADE PAYABLE TO ‘THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM’) TO ENSURE A RESERVATION AT THE HOTEL BY THE SAME DATE. WE WILL NEED AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE FOR THIS TO WORK, SO I NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOU INTEND TO GO ON THIS TOUR. To reserve your place or if you have any questions please contact: David Smith, Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham. B152TT.
Summer 2002 - Zooarchaeologists Annual Meeting in Israel (University of Haifa, Israel) A message from Irit Zohar (email: zoharir@post.tau.ac.il ) received on Mon, 14 Jan 2002 18:04:08 +0000 Dear Colleagues, The annual meeting of zooarchaeologists working in Israel will be hosted this year by the Department of Maritime Civilizations and The Leon Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies, University of Haifa. The meeting will include a round table as well as a visit to the Hecht Museum and to the new exhibition of the Epipaleolithic site of Ohalo-II. In order to plan a possible date, I would appreciate if I could have names of researchers that intend to work in Israel or the region this summer and proposed dates of stay. Hoping to see you this summer, Irit Zohar |
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