CASCA/AES Conference, Vancouver, May 13-16, 2009
http://casca.anthropologica.ca/an_meetings.htm
"Across France, Cafe Owners Feel Like the New Misérables;
Traditional Bars Hit By Change in Habits And Weak Economy" observed
the New York Times last November.
In this age of globalised crisis, virtual interactions and movements,
and the limitless desire for an uncontaminated environment and
relations, what do cities offer their inhabitants in order to meet and
exchange? What is happening in cities with traditional public places,
no public places, unmaintained public places, or with no hope for
public places? What is happening to and in "traditional" spaces of
interactions (like parks, squares and the Habermas Cafés) in
relatively old cities? Are there any new public places emerging from
private visions of the city? Where do people gather, mix, put their
tolerance to the test in view of the heterogeneity of their city?
The deadline for submission to the CASCA is Friday 20th, Pacific time!
Join a so-far very international panel, by sending a 100 words
abstract and short bio ASAP to Nathalie_Boucher@UCS.INRS.Ca
