Fitzroy, Melbourne. This year's conference, which will explore the theme 'Cities and Successful Societies', will take pl
TASA Conference 2016
Cities and Successful Societies 28 November - 01 December, 2016 Fitzroy, Melbourne
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Professor Michèle Lamont Professor Bryan S. Turner Professor Sujatha Fernandes University of Sydney Harvard University Australian Catholic University he Australian Catholic University is proud to host The Australian Sociological Association (TASA) Conference for 2016.
This year’s conference, which will explore the theme ‘Cities and Successful Societies’, will take place at ACU’s Fitzroy Campus in the heart of Melbourne City between 28 November and 1 December. Melbourne is a fitting location for TASA 2016. As the ‘World’s Most Livable City’ (The Economist) and the ‘Second Best Student City in the World’ (QR University Rankings), Melbourne is frequently cited by politicians, economists and planners as an exemplar 21st century global city. Yet despite its reputation as a cultural hub and tourist destination, the city is also home to many social problems found in ‘less successful’ societies. From record housing unaffordability, growing inequality to a domestic violence epidemic, Melbourne provides a unique lens through which to study the byproducts faced by so-called successful societies. If Australia is the ‘lucky country’ and Melbourne the world’s most livable city, then just what do we mean when we label a city or society successful? What are the preconditions of human flourishing? Are Melburnians and Australians ‘happy’? Is there such a thing as an acceptable level of housing and income in/equality? To what extent must environmental and sustainability concerns be central considerations of daily life? What is the base level of respect and dignity with which we must treat our most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of society? How do we overcome differences of belief to build a socially cohesive and inclusive society? These are the questions at the heart of the intellectual programme of this year’s TASA conference.
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invite abstracts on all sociological themes. Papers on the conference theme are encouraged. Weparticularly
From 2015 onward TASA only accepts conference papers from graduate and honours students. These papers will be reviewed and if accepted included in the conference proceedings. As a transition measure, conference papers for refereeing will be accepted from non-students if a delegate cannot access institutional support or funding to attend otherwise. If this applies to you, please contact Sally in the TASA Office for a ‘full paper submission’ code before submitting your paper. Papers (up to 3000 words) & Abstracts (up to 200 words) are due no later than 1 June 2016.
For more information go to: www.conference.tasa.org.au
