| [MASS] Call for Papers! | see essential information for abstracts below |
ABSTRACTS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 5PM 30 APRIL 2008
Papers are being sought on the following three themes:
Theme
1: What
Is Māori Social Science? – Descriptions, Debates,
Directions
Social science is a broad church within the academy. In the Māori world, systematic and rigorous observation, measurement and examination of social phenomena is an even wider, deeper fabric. We would welcome contributions to open up this debate, explore the nature potential and practices of this realm. We anticipate multiple experiences, viewpoints and orientations and would like to encourage debates that assist us to get a better understanding of the field.
Theme 2: Constraints on Māori Social Science – Issues, Barriers, Solutions
How do prevailing Pākehā economic and social forces shape the organisation and activities of Māori social scientists? We would like to see papers on the issues facing Māori social scientists, the identification of barriers, suggestions for solving challenges and moving beyond blockages.
Theme 3: A New Network Goes Fishing – Māori Social Science Research Synergies in the 21st Century
What linkages, networks and clusters of Māori social scientists already exist and how can these be further engaged in the development of a national network? We would like a small number of papers on existing networks or clusters of Māori social scientists that are working well to contribute to transformative research and development. After the presentations we will consider how the proposed national network of Māori social scientists can best serve the development of a strong and active sector to advance the broad aims expressed above.
Essential Information
Please include the following information which will not form part of the word limit.
· Name/s
· Iwi/Tribal affiliation/s
· State whether you are a post-graduate student, community person or academic
· Name of your tertiary institution or community group
· Full contact details
· Please use an asterisk * besides the name/s of the presenter/s
Your abstract should be no more than 250 words and address one or more of the themes.
You will need to register in order to present a paper.
The closing date for abstracts has been extended to 5pm Friday 30 April 2008.
Email your abstracts to Dee O’Carroll at dee@mass.org.nz. In the subject line please put Critical MASS Abstract to ensure we do not miss it. You will be notified of the Abstracts Committee's decision mid April.
Social science is a broad church within the academy. In the Māori world, systematic and rigorous observation, measurement and examination of social phenomena is an even wider, deeper fabric. We would welcome contributions to open up this debate, explore the nature potential and practices of this realm. We anticipate multiple experiences, viewpoints and orientations and would like to encourage debates that assist us to get a better understanding of the field.
Theme 2: Constraints on Māori Social Science – Issues, Barriers, Solutions
How do prevailing Pākehā economic and social forces shape the organisation and activities of Māori social scientists? We would like to see papers on the issues facing Māori social scientists, the identification of barriers, suggestions for solving challenges and moving beyond blockages.
Theme 3: A New Network Goes Fishing – Māori Social Science Research Synergies in the 21st Century
What linkages, networks and clusters of Māori social scientists already exist and how can these be further engaged in the development of a national network? We would like a small number of papers on existing networks or clusters of Māori social scientists that are working well to contribute to transformative research and development. After the presentations we will consider how the proposed national network of Māori social scientists can best serve the development of a strong and active sector to advance the broad aims expressed above.
Essential Information
Please include the following information which will not form part of the word limit.
· Name/s
· Iwi/Tribal affiliation/s
· State whether you are a post-graduate student, community person or academic
· Name of your tertiary institution or community group
· Full contact details
· Please use an asterisk * besides the name/s of the presenter/s
Your abstract should be no more than 250 words and address one or more of the themes.
You will need to register in order to present a paper.
The closing date for abstracts has been extended to 5pm Friday 30 April 2008.
Email your abstracts to Dee O’Carroll at dee@mass.org.nz. In the subject line please put Critical MASS Abstract to ensure we do not miss it. You will be notified of the Abstracts Committee's decision mid April.