Syndicate: nationalism conference announcement

[M Greenwood <m.greenwood@socsci.gla.ac.uk> (by way of Eric Kluitenberg)]

Please find enclosed advance notice and a call for papers for the South
East European Research Unit's 1998 Summer School/Conference entitled Europe
and Nationalism: National Identity v. National Enmity [The Case of the
Successor States of Former Yugoslavia], which may be of interest to you and
your colleagues. Attached are versions for Word and Word Perfect. We would
also be grateful if you could pass the information to others.

The information, including a printable booking form, is to be found at
http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/SEERU/conference

SOUTH EAST EUROPEAN RESEARCH UNIT

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL/CONFERENCE
EUROPE AND NATIONALISM:
National Identity v. National Enmity
[The case of the successor states of former Yugoslavia]

Island of Korcula (Croatia)
                                                  22-25 September 1998

Advance notice and call for papers


BACKGROUND
As a part of the EU-sponsored project Confidence Building in Former
Yugoslavia: Reconciliation through direct communication and interaction, a
forum is being initiated at which the issue of nationalism can be freely
and openly discussed.  The complex ingredients which purport to identify
differences between the peoples in terms of their national 'uniqueness' are
amongst the most important aspects of the political and social dynamics
within the successor states of former Yugoslavia.  Examination of the
complex relationships which form a raison d'etre and motivation for the
processes of self-determination, coupled with major socio-political changes
in recent years, presents cross-cultural challenges.


AIM
The acute problematics of the successor states of Yugoslavia in recent
history have made it almost imperative that the first Korcula Summer
School/Conference concentrates on national identity versus national enmity.
The Conference proposes to examine closely the various strands that define
the phenomenon understood in colloquial and academic parlance as
'nationalism', taking both a theoretical and empirical approach in
addressing the issue.

In its most heightened state, the nature of nationalism is to emphasise,
and at times exaggerate, the differences between peoples and to construe
such attributes to different groups within society, in an attempt to secure
an advantage for the dominant group.  The popular acceptance of the 'tools'
of nationalism can provide ready answers for a number of political and
social problems at a historical juncture in which change and turmoil are
prevalent.

The event will be multi-disciplinary in approach, and submissions are
therefore invited from historians, sociologists, psychologists,
anthropologists, political scientists, lawyers, philosophers, economists,
writers, politicians and others concerned with the issue and the region.
Although the emphasis will be on issues pertaining to the successor states
of former Yugoslavia, a comparative approach is also welcome.


PRELIMINARY DETAILS
The Summer School/Conference will take place from 22-25 September 1998,
when the main working sessions are to be held.  Workshops will run
throughout the week (21-28 September), taking the form of less formal
gatherings, with contributions and suggestions invited by individual
participants. Short abstracts of proposed papers should be submitted, as
well as topics for the workshops.

N.B.  A selection of papers delivered will be published both in English and
the local languages, and will provide the basis for further discussion and
research in the region. Contributions of work not previously published will
be given preference in selection.

There is a limited budget which will provide for some of the costs of the
main contributors.  Wherever possible, however, contributors (especially
from outside the successor states of former Yugoslavia) are encouraged to
seek financial support from their home or other institutions.


REGISTRATION FEES
£196, inclusive of registration fee conference kit, and seven days'
accommodation [21-28 September] with full board in an A-category hotel.
Additional accommodation will be available on request, at extra charge.

Further details from the SEERU web site (http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/SEERU).
Due to the limited number of available places, potential contributors and
participants are advised to book as early as possible.  All payments are to
be made to the University of Glasgow, and sent to the South East European
Research Unit (SEERU), The Adam Smith Building, 40 Bute Gardens, Glasgow
G12 8RT, Scotland.

For more information contact SEERU:
Telephone (+44) 141 330 6445/3941; telefax (+44) 141 330 4438;  Email:
SEERU@gla.ac.uk



INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL/CONFERENCE
EUROPE AND NATIONALISM:
National Identity v. National Enmity
[The case of the successor states of former Yugoslavia]

Island of Korcula (Croatia)
22-25 September 1998

Advance notice and call for papers







Kind regards

Marin Greenwood

South East European Research Unit (SEERU)
The Adam Smith Building
University of Glasgow
40 Bute Gardens
Glasgow G12 8RT
SCOTLAND

Tel. (+44) 141 330 3941/6445
Fax (+44) 141 330 4438

URL http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/SEERU
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Marin Greenwood

South East European Research Unit (SEERU)
The Adam Smith Building
University of Glasgow
40 Bute Gardens
Glasgow G12 8RT
SCOTLAND

Tel. (+44) 141 330 3941/6445
Fax (+44) 141 330 4438

URL http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/SEERU