[AMS-announce] CFP: Ritual Dynamics and the Science of Ritual, Heidelberg, Sep-Oct 2008

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Call for Papers
“Ritual Dynamics and the Science of Ritual”
Heidelberg/Germany, September 29­October 2, 2008

Aim of the Conference

The Collaborative Research Centre "Ritual Dynamics" (SFB 619 "Ritualdynamik") was set up in 2002 as an interdisciplinary centre to research the dynamics of ritual. It is the world's largest research centre dedicated solely to investigating these issues, with over 90 scientists and researchers working in nineteen sub-projects. Our focus is on the (re)invention of rituals, transfer and change - which we see as the rule not the exception. Through questions such as: "Who invents rituals and why?" "When and why do rituals die?" "How variable are rituals and how do new media affect old rituals?" new avenues have been opened up, such as research into inter-cultural ritual transfer, ritual agency, and the connections between rituals and new media.

To give focus to the enormous potential of this field, the conference will be structured around themed panels. At present eleven panels are planned, but we are very open to proposals for additional panels. 

For more information: <http://www.rituals-2008.com>www.rituals-2008.com

Submission Guidelines: Call for papers

If you wish to propose a paper please send an abstract of no more than 300 words (the talk itself should last no longer than 20-25 minutes) together with a one-page curriculum vitae (rtf or Word format) to the chair of the relevant panel (see webpage). Submissions must be sent by 15 June 2007
latest.

Proposals for Panels

If you wish to propose an additional panel please send an outline of no more than 500 words together with a one-page curriculum vitae (rtf or Word format) to Dr. Brigitte Merz (<mailto:contact at rituals-2008.com>contact at rituals-2008.com). Proposals must be submitted by 15 June 2007 latest.

Deadlines

Submissions and proposals must be sent by 15 June 2007 latest. The decision about which papers and panels will be included will be made by the executive committee of the SFB 619. Applicants will be informed about the decision by 31 July 2007. 
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