FYI, for folks interested in the political economy of fisheries issues.
Apologies for cross-postings. Rich Call For Papers 73rd Annual Meeting of the Rural Sociological Society August 12-15, 2010, Atlanta, GA Sponsored by the Natural Resources Research Group Panel Co-chairs: Dr. Stefano Longo, University of Illinois, Springfield Dr. Rebecca Clausen, Fort Lewis College Panel Title: Global Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Oceanic Crisis: A Socio-Ecological Perspective Panel Description Over a decade ago, scholars compiled the first sociological research on the emergence of industrial aquaculture in the global food production system. Today, aquaculture has become the fastest growing food producing sector, and consumption of farmed ocean species now outnumbers that of wild-caught species. This panel will examine the significance of the oceans and fisheries in the context of the global political economy. We welcome papers that analyze the social relations and historical conditions that have resulted in what many have been calling a global fisheries crisis. In addition, we invite research that provides an updated analysis of the growth of aquaculture, and broadly the interactions between human labor, technology and ocean ecosystems. Building on previous research, this panel will offer new substantive and theoretical insights into an often-overlooked aspect of society-nature relations, food production and coastal community resiliency Deadline for submissions is January 15, 2010. Submissions should be sent electronically to [email protected] or [email protected]
