CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Symbolic Meanings of Spaces/Places

The International Association for the Study of Environment, Space, and Place will hold its Inaugural Annual Conference at Towson University, Towson Maryland, April, 29 - May 1, 2005. Our theme is Symbolic Meanings of Spaces/Places. Abstracts are invited from all those who are interested in the theme of the Conference.

Some possible topics:

• Symbolism in natural landscapes (forest, river, mountain, sky, rock, cloud, animal, beach, ocean, wilderness, earth, cave, etc).
  
  
• Symbolism in human landscapes (nation, mall, skyscraper, restaurant, garden, hell, heaven, stadium, school, cemetery, prison, temple, pyramid, television, etc).

Papers or presentations should not exceed 25 minutes. Because this is an interdisciplinary conference, speakers are requested to consider the audience diversity as they prepare their presentations. Accepted papers may be submitted for possible publication. Send abstracts of approximately 200 words by February 10, 2005.

For further information contact: John Murungi, chairperson Dept. of Philosophy and Religious Studies Towson University Towson, Maryland 21204 Tel: (410) 704-2755 Fax: (410) 830-4398 e-mail: jmurungi@towson.edu

Send all abstracts by e-mail to: Gary Backhaus, program coordinator email: sparks.gbackhaus@prodigy.net

Persons who are interested in serving as session chairs should contact Gary Backhaus.

Towson University is located at Towson, Maryland, which is approximately 4 miles North of downtown Baltimore, Maryland.