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Working with Communities: Critical Perspectives

Published on September 8, 2011 in Book, Headline and Newsletter. 0 Comments

Working with Communities: Critical Perspectives by Margot Rawsthorne and Amanda Howard is available as part of The Social Sciences series.

This book responds to an urgent need to reinvigorate collective community action for just change in Australia. At a crucial point in its evolution this book gives a critical perspective to working with communities. It argues that working collectively with communities is vital in this time of rampant individualism and rapid social change.

This book explores many ongoing debates about work with communities:

  • How should we think about the concept ‘community’?
  • How should we relate to governments?
  • How do we know we make a difference?
  • How do we learn from our practice?

The book offers promising ideas for practice and growth in this field for the future. It provides critical questions for practice useful for those involved in community action including: community members, paid community workers and policy makers.

Dr. Margot Rawsthorne, Senior Lecturer, Community Development, Social Work & Policy Studies, University of Sydney.

Dr. Amanda Howard, Associate Lecturer, Social Work, University of Newcastle.

Call for Journal Editor

Published on August 30, 2011 in Headline, Journal and Newsletter. 0 Comments

socialsciences_front1The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences seeks an editor, or team of editors, for a one-year term. This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to what we believe is one of the leading journals in its field, the journal’s associated conference and, more broadly, the knowledge-community which the journal and conference seek to serve.

The roles of the editor are to:

  • write an introduction for the Journal volume which would be included in the first issue for the year, and possibly on the website, the newsletter and other appropriate places or for the purposes of marketing and promotion.
  • collate papers addressing a theme of the editor’s choosing into a book, to be launched at the conference at the completion of the editor’s term. The chapters may be drawn from submissions to the journal during this or recent years, and other material as considered appropriate.
  • actively solicit manuscripts for the Journal from well-known and notable members of the community—these would could be refereed if the author wished, or regarded as ‘invited papers’.
  • assist the Commissioning Editor with suggestions of supplementary peer reviewers for specific papers (and this will never be burdensome – note that the Commissioning Editor of the Journal finalizes a majority of the peer reviewer requirements based on thematic matching and ‘mutual obligation’ principles in which all author requested to review up to three other papers).
  • promote the journal throughout their network and other associated networks.
  • maintain regular communications with the community via periodical blog posts to the community website (which feeds automatically to our email newsletter, Facebook and Twitter).

The editor will be offered a complimentary electronic subscription to the Journal, free copies of the book which they edit, an electronic subscription to the book series as well as complimentary registrations to attend the conferences at the beginning and end of their term.

Qualifications

The Editor of the Journal must possess the following attributes:

  • They will have successfully obtained higher degree, and have academic teaching and scholarly research experience in an area related to the subject matter of the Journal.
  • They will have published in this or other comparable scholarly journals.

Applicants are asked to send:

  1. a cover letter outlining their interest and relevant experience, and the ways in which you would propose to enhance the profile of the journal
  2. a curriculum vitae
  3. a special theme outline: a title with paragraph explanation.

Please send applications and supporting documentation to journals@thesocialsciences.com.

The deadline for applications is 26 September 2011.


2011 Social Sciences Conference Culinary Tour Now Available

Published on May 23, 2011 in Headline. 0 Comments

French Quarter Culinary History and Tasting Tour

This walking and tasting tour of the French Quarter will immerse you in the history of New Orleans and how its unique cuisine evolved. We tour select historic restaurants and discuss their culinary contributions – including the two oldest (Antoine’s and Tujague’s, established in 1840 and 1856, respectively).

Visitors will learn to appreciate the differences between Creole and Cajun cuisine, and will hear of the varied ethnic influences that contribute to New Orleans cuisine.

The samples listed are a general guide, but are subject to change from tour to tour, but typically include:

  • Seafood Gumbo
  • Red Beans & Rice
  • Beef Brisket with Creole Sauce
  • Pralines
  • Muffulettas
  • Gelato
  • Turtle Soup
  • Shrimp Remoulade

In addition to the tastings, the tour also passes such notable landmarks as St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square in the historic French Quarter, home to beautiful architecture and fascinating history.

Come join us as we walk, talk and taste our way through the rich culinary history of New Orleans.

To Reserve Your Tickets Please Visit the Social Sciences Conference Web-Site

Peter Stone to Speak at 2011 Social Sciences Conference

Published on April 30, 2011 in Headline and Newsletter. 0 Comments

Peter Stone is currently a Faculty Fellow at the Center for Ethics and Public Affairs at Tulane University. Before that, he taught Political Science at Stanford University for seven years. In the fall of 2011, he will be taking up a position as Ussher Lecturer in Political Science at Trinity College Dublin. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Rochester in 2000. He works in contemporary political theory, with particular interest in theories of justice, democratic theory, rational choice theory, and the philosophy of social science. He has published articles in such journals as the Journal of Political Philosophy, the Journal of Theoretical Politics, Political Theory, Rationality and Society, and Social Theory and Practice. His book The Luck of the Draw: On Lotteries and Decision-Making, was published this year by Oxford University Press.

Nahana Lewis to Speak at 2011 Social Sciences Conference in New Orleans

Published on March 26, 2011 in Headline and Newsletter. 0 Comments

Nghana Lewis is Suzanne and Stephen Weiss Presidential Fellow and Associate Professor of English and African & African Diaspora Studies at Tulane University. She also directs Tulane’s program for African & African Diaspora Studies. Nghana’s research and teaching engage questions of power in four main areas: black literary & cultural studies, gender relations, HIV/AIDS, and K12 educational policy studies. Her published work uses a variety of methods to probe the relationship of theory to practice and the impact of this nexus in the lives of black people. It endeavors as well to convey Nghana’s deep commitments to community action planning & collaboration and community-based research that respond to public health issues confronting black women and children, specifically. This two-fold investment in matching theory and research to practice and community engagement informs the organizing theme of her current book project, from which she will present: Black Women’s Health in the Age of Hip Hop & HIV/AIDS.

Social Sceicnes Conference–Share Your Photos

Published on July 30, 2010 in Headline and Newsletter. 0 Comments

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To those of you that joined us at the 2010 Social Sciences Conference in Cambridge, or if you’ve participated in a previous conference, please share your photos of the conference with your friends and colleagues that you met while at the conference. Pictures of the conference sessions, dinner, tours and ‘down time’ are all welcome!

Join our Social Sciences Conference Flickr group here, and upload your pictures to easily share. Once you’ve joined, simply click on ‘Add something?’, and upload your photos or videos of the conference.

For information on sharing photos with Flickr, please read more here.

Jack Goody to speak at 2010 Social Sciences Conference in Cambridge

Published on May 13, 2010 in Conference, Headline and Newsletter. 0 Comments

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Anthropologist and Professor Sir John (Jack) Rankine Goody has been a fellow of St John’s College, Cambridge since 1961. He received his knighthood in 2005, the same year he was inducted as a member of the National Academy of Sciences in the US. He started his career as an anthropologist with fieldwork in an African village, where he became a friend of the ancestors. Since then Professor Goody has opened up several new fields of study tackling themes as diverse as the impact of writing on societies, cooking, the culture of flowers, the family, feminism and the contrast between eastern and western cultures. Now in his 80s and officially retired, he continues to write and study, giving seminars and speaking at conferences with a mixture of spontaneity and brilliance which captivates and inspires his audience.

For more information please visit our web-site.

2010 Social Sciences Conference – Conference Dinner at Peterhouse College

Published on May 13, 2010 in Conference, Headline and Newsletter. 0 Comments

We are pleased to announce the 2010 Social Sciences Conference Dinner at Peterhouse College is now available for registration. hall-refurb1-medium

The dining hall at Peterhouse was completed in 1290 and, in continuous use by Fellows and students for over 700 years, is the oldest collegiate building in Cambridge, making it a unique venue for all occasions.

While the structure is medieval, the interior was redesigned in the late 19th century, with dark panelling and Masters’ portraits, a minstrel’s gallery and William Morris stained glass, stencilling and tiles combining to create a dramatic back-drop for grand dinners.

Dinner will begin at 19:00 (7:00 pm). Seating is limited to 100 people, so please register early for this special evening.

2010 Social Sciences Conference – Tours of Cambridge

Published on May 6, 2010 in Conference, Headline and Newsletter. 0 Comments

We are pleased to announce that 2010 Social Sciences Tours are now available for registration.

A Tour of Cambridge on Foot and by Punt – Sunday, 1 August – 18:30 (6:30 pm)

The guide will meet you at Murray Edwards College and take you on a walking tour through the historic streets of Cambridge, followed by a river trip in chauffeured punts along the Backs. At the end you can either walk back to college with the guide, or stay on in town at one of the historic hostelries.
Length of tour approx. 2 hours

Evening Coach Tour of Cambridge Including Pub Stop – Monday, 2 August -18:30 (6:30 pm)

The tour will start from Murray Edwards College. You will be escorted on the coach by a guide who will entertain you with fascinating information about Cambridge and the surrounding region. In the historic village of Grantchester, famed for its connection with Rupert Brooke the poet and Jeffrey Archer the author, you will stop for a drink at the historic thatch-roofed pub, the Red Lion.
Length of tour approx 2.5 hours.

Ghost Tour of Cambridge – Wednesday, 4 August – 18:30 (6:30 pm)

The guide will take you on a walking tour of haunted Cambridge and regale you with tales of ghosts and strange happenings.
Length of tour 1.5 hours.

Walking Tour of Cambridge – Wednesday, 4 August – 18:30 (6:30 pm)

This tour will take you to different parts of Cambridge from those you may have seen if you went on the Sunday walking and punting tour. Narrow streets and quaint houses, colleges and university buildings abound.
Length of tour 1.5 hours.

Literary Tour of Cambridge – Wednesday, 4 August – 18:30 (6:30 pm)

This tour will introduce you to the Literary side of Cambridge. Wordsworth, Pepys, Byron and Tennyson are just a few of the many famous names emanating from both University and town. Both ancient and modern authors, you will hear about them, see where they worked and what inspired them.
Length of tour 1.5 hours.

For more information please visit the conference web-site.

2010 Social Sciences Conference Accomodation at Cambridge- Now Available

Published on April 8, 2010 in Conference, Headline and Newsletter. 0 Comments

Stay on-site and book your accommodations for the conference at Murray Edwards College.  You may book your reservation during registration or through the conference secretariat .p4080651