Call For Papers For SPME Conference On: ” The Islamic Republic of Iran: Multidisciplinary Analyses of Its Theocracy, Nationalism and Assertion of Power.” Nov. 8-10, 2009, Case Western Reserve University, Deadline August 1, 2009

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CALL FOR PAPERS FOR CONFERENCE ON: “The Islamic Republic of Iran: Multidisciplinary Analyses of Its Theocracy, Nationalism, and Assertion of Power”

Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) announces a conference on “The Islamic Republic of Iran: Multidisciplinary Analyses of Its Theocracy, Nationalism, and Assertion of Power” to take place at the Marriot Keys Hotel under the auspices of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland OH on Nov. 8-10, 2009.

The Conference is meant to examine from a number of academic disciplinary angles the domestic and foreign policies of the current Iranian Republic, especially as these policies reflect attitudes and ideas of the “other”, whether internal or external. Proposals are encouraged from disciplines such as ethnic studies, history, political science, religious studies and sociology.

Proposals, to include a CV and an abstract of no more than 400 words, must be submitted by August 1, 2009 to:

Professor Peter J. Haas, Ph.D. Abba Hillel Silver Professor of Jewish Studies Chair, Department of Religious Studies Director, The Samuel Rosenthal Center for Judaic Studies Case Western Reserve University peter.haas@case.edu

Professor Samuel M. Edelman, Ph.D.
Executive Director, SPME
8 Falcons Pointe Drive
Chico, CA 95928
530-570-8137 cell and office
sedelman@csuchico.edu
spme.org

Call For Papers For SPME Conference On: ” The Islamic Republic of Iran: Multidisciplinary Analyses of Its Theocracy, Nationalism and Assertion of Power.” Nov. 8-10, 2009, Case Western Reserve University, Deadline August 1, 2009

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