The environment is arguably the most significant aspect of human culture and
society, pervading every aspect of our personal and professional lives, from
where we live, work and play to how we dispose of our waste. “Environment
and Culture” as a topic explores the various ways in which the environment
shapes and is shaped by human action/interaction with the environment.
Papers may address both theoretical and practical aspects of environment and
culture.
Papers from all disciplines and historical periods are invited, and papers
from graduate students are encouraged.
Full panels and roundtable proposals are also welcome.
Past topics include, but are not limited to:
Contemporary environmental crises
Environmental issues in the arts
Environmental philosophy
Land use/abuse
Natural history
Politics and the environment
Studies of particular environments
Technology and the environment
DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: JUNE 15, 2003
PLEASE SEND 1-PAGE PROPOSAL AND CURRENT CV TO:
jadonahu@flash.net (please attach text files in Word format),
or hard copies may be sent to:
James J. Donahue
University of Connecticut
Department of English
Unit 4025
Storrs, CT 06269
Inquiries may be sent by e-mail to: jadonahu@flash.net
Please include any a/v requests in the abstract.
James J. Donahue
Department of English
University of Connecticut
jadonahu@flash.net
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