Reminder - CASCA/SANA2016 panel CFP: (Far from) Simple Solidarities, Complex Coalitions: Unexpected Politics in Troubled Times and Places

(Reminder/Rappel)


CFP for SANA CASCA Panel

(Far from) Simple Solidarities, Complex Coalitions: Unexpected Politics in
Troubled Times and Places

For more information contact Sandra Morgen (smorgen@uoregon.edu) OR Kathleen
Piovesan (piovesan@uoregon.edu) or Gennie Nguyen (gnguyen@uoregon.edu)

Politics often produces unexpected alliances and oppositions, especially in
local struggles over resources and investments. Sometimes long-standing
political enemies join forces. Sometimes long-standing allies splinter or fail
to support groups with whom they have espoused solidarity or shared interest.
Solidarity is rarely simple and surprising coalitions can emerge that disrupt,
but also can reinforce, existing political alignments. This session examines
the locally politically unexpected, documenting it, analyzing its genesis
and/or consequences, and using these examples to problematize anthropological
engagements ­ theoretical and otherwise ­ with solidarity. Papers include case
studies about tax politics, housing, and community development. We invite
others whose research could contribute to consideration of these questions.

see http://cascasana2016.com/