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Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:29:48 +0100
From: Xander Veldhuijzen <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: World of Iron Conference (WIC) 2009

First circular – CALL FOR PAPERS

We kindly invite you to submit an abstract for the upcoming

WORLD OF IRON CONFERENCE 2009 (WIC)


Which will take place in London, United Kingdom from 16-20 February 2009.

All the information below and more details can be found on
http://www.ironsmelting.net/WIC2009/



Scope of the conference
The ‘World of Iron’ conference sets out to explore and celebrate the
anthropological significance of the inception, adoption, expansion, and
impact of prehistoric iron production outside Europe. Interlacing regional
and themed sessions, it will relate archaeological and archaeometallurgical
studies to wider anthropological issues such as technological style;
technological variation, change and development; technical and social
adaptation; and the evolving influences of iron on society and the physical
environment.



This five day event is the first attempt to synthesise the latest research
being conducted on iron and steel around the world, and to stimulate future
research of the highest level. It creates a globally comparative
perspective, integrating insights gained from established and emerging
analytical techniques, Anthropology of Technology, and environmental
history, highlighting nuances often obscured by Eurocentric perspectives. By
bringing together established scholars and young researchers from four key
regions, namely Africa, East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, and Western and
Central Asia, it stimulates an international exchange of ideas and
experiences.


Sessions
The Regional Sessions bring together scholars and research from four key
regions around the world and discuss the latest anthropological,
archaeological and metallurgical research in the context of region-specific
and wider anthropological themes and considerations:

§  Africa

§  East Asia

§  Indian Subcontinent

§  Western and Central Asia



The Themed Sessions incorporate the latest research being carried out in all
regions, including Europe, on both theoretical, technological, and
environmental topics, to ensure maximum coverage of all major
anthropological considerations concerning the study of iron production:

§  Invention, Innovation and Inspiration

§  Theoretical Approaches to Technology

§  Scientific Approaches to Technology

§  Analytical and Environmental Considerations



Abstracts

Abstracts should have a length of maximum 500 words. They should contain a
brief description of the paper’s topic, how it relates to the core subjects
of the conference, a description of the research goals, the techniques used
and the results obtained so far, and its core interpretations. Forms to
submit your abstract and personal details will be available from
http://www.ironsmelting.net/WIC2009/ from the middle of August, but you can
already submit your abstract now via [log in to unmask]



Language of the Symposium

The official language of the Symposium will be English.



Registration Fees

Before December 1st 2008:

- Symposium Participants: £200, Students: £150 (proof of student status is
required)



On December 1st 2008 or later:

- Symposium Participants: £250, Students: £200



Financial support is expected from private and public institutions for a
number of speakers, students and other participants with financial
difficulties. This may cover their expenses in full (travel and
accommodation), or partly (e.g., travel or accommodation or registration
fee). If you would like to be considered for such support, please send a
brief curriculum vitae and an application letter to
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(bank and payment details will appear on the website mid-August 2008)



Key Dates

Deadline for submission of abstracts: October 1st, 2008

Notification of acceptance or rejection: November 1st, 2008

Deadline for registration and payment of reduced registration fee: December
1st, 2008