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The International Council for Archaeozoology and the University of
Victoria Department of Anthropology would like to invite you to
attend the 8th International Congress at the University of Victoria,
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on August 23-29, 1998.
CALL FOR PAPERS
The Organizing Committee of the Eighth International Congress of the
International Council for Archaeozoology invites proposals for
sessions and workshops, and abstracts for papers and posters to be
delivered as part of the conference programme. Sessions already
proposed are shown below. Authors should indicate which session is
desired, if possible, but the final decision on categorization is
reserved to the Organising Committee as part of its acceptance
decision.
Proposed Sessions
1. Dogs: Origins, regional variation and breed development in dogs
Chair: Susan Crockford
2. High Resolution Faunas at the Pleistocene/Holocene Boundary
Chair: Jon Driver
3. Reassessing Evidence for Mousterian Hunting Patterns Chair:
Ariane Burke
4. Introductions and Extinctions on Oceanic Islands: Evidence, Issues
and Theory Chair: Atholl Anderson
5. Archaeozoology of Oceanic Marine Taxa: The State of the Art
6. Oceanic Midden Analysis: Problems, Methods and Results
7. Patterns of Faunal Exploitation in Pacific Prehistory: From
Observation to Explanation
Queries and session proposals may be directed to
Rebecca Wigen [log in to unmask]
Quentin Mackie [log in to unmask]
Format
The abstract should be 300-500 words long in English, the conference
language. Use 12 point Times Roman plain throughout. Use standard
21x29.7 cm paper with 4 cm top and bottom margins and 3 cm side
margins, or use 8½x11 inch paper with 1½ inch top and bottom margins
and 1¼ inch side margins. Center the title in bold capital letters
as the first item, followed by a vertical space and then the names(s)
of the author(s). Type the affiliation address (typed as it should
appear on a mailing envelope) immediately below each author's name.
After skipping two lines, the body of the abstract should be typed
with single spacing and no indentation for paragraphs. After the
body of the abstract leave four (4) lines. Add information about
conference theme most suited to your presentation and whether you are
willing to chair a conference session (see sample abstract box
below).
Method of Submission
Abstract will be accepted in a variety of formats, although
Electronic Mail is preferred.
1. Electronic Mail: File format must be MS Word 7.0 for IBM-PC or
MAC, or WP 5.1. Please send to [log in to unmask] as an uu-encoded
or BinHex attachment, or as ASCII text in the message body.
2. Regular mail: on 3.5 inch disk DOS or MAC, plus a hard copy sent
to ICAZ98, Conference Management, Division of Continuing Studies,
University of Victoria, University Centre 2nd. Floor, Room A277, Box
3030, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8W 3N6.
3. FAX: Abstracts can be faxed to 1-250-721-8774.
Schedule and Deadlines
Submission of Sessions and Workshop Proposals: September 15, 1997
Submission of Abstracts: January 30, 1998
Long Papers deadline: August 23, 1998 (Submitted at Conference)
Communications The Organizing Committee will correspond with the
contact author only.
Sample Abstract Form
TITLE OF THE ABSTRACT
John Doe and Jane Doe
Department of Anthropology, Smart University
City, Country
Phone: + 1 250 721 7000
Fax: + 1 250 721 0001
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Start here the body of the abstract. It should be typed with single
spacing and no indentation for paragraphs. Abstract length should be
between 300 and 500 words.
Remember to leave a space between paragraphs.
Remember to leave four (4) lines after the body of the abstract
before inserting additional required information.
Type of presentation: (Indicate preference for oral or poster
paper here)
Contact Author: Enter your full name and complete mailing address,
Phone, FAX, email
I am willing to chair a session: Indicate Yes - No
Proposed Session Topic:
General Information
Details and 1998 housing rates will be included in the Preliminary
Program. You will receive a copy in April 1998. Information about
excursions and workshops will be included.
Accommodation
University of Victoria Housing - 1997 Rates:
Single: $38.00 CDN (includes breakfast and tax)
Twin: $50.00 CDN (includes breakfast and tax)
Single and Twin rates for rooms include breakfast, linen, soap and
towel.
Map available at: http://Kafka.uvic.ca/prelatio/.www/map/map/html
Conference Fees
Full Fee: $275.00 plus taxes
Student Fee: $175.00 plus taxes
Victoria Information
For site information contact: Tourism Victoria 812 Wharf Street
Victoria, B.C. Canada, V8W 1T3 Fax: 250-382-6539 Toll free (North
America): (800) 663-3883 Victoria Telephone: 250-953-2033 Web site:
http://travel.bc.ca
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