FYI: CULTURES & ENVIRONMENTS
FYI...Stefanie --- Forwarded Message Follows --- Greetings, I am writing to invite you to participate in an online conference entitled "Cultures and Environments: On Cultural Environmental Studies." The conference, sponsored by the American Studies Program at Washington State University, will take place from June 20-22, with online paper posted earlier. The call for papers details different levels and kinds of participation you might choose. We hope you will take part and encourage friends and colleagues with interests in the relationship between cultural studies and environmental studies to take part as well. Also please feel free to post the call on any websites or bulletin boards or other sites of circulation you or your organization may use. Thank you. best wishes, T.V. Reed, Director American Studies Program Washington State University ** CULTURES & ENVIRONMENTS: ON CULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES An online conference, June 20-22, 1997 hosted by the American Studies Program of Washington State University ** Call for Papers This conference seeks to explore the relatively unmapped terrain where cultural studies (broadly conceived) and environmental studies (broadly conceived) meet, overlap, and enter into dialogue. What is "cultural environmental studies," or "environmental cultural studies"? How should such a field be constituted? What are the core issues, concepts, values, questions, pedagogies? To what extent can we speak of nature or the environment as a "social construction"? In what ways do cultural questions shape the production and reception of scientific and social scientific knowledge of the environment? In what ways do cultural assumptions shape the terms used in this discussion (i.e., are words like "nature," culture," and "environment" themselves hopelessly ethnocentric or otherwise culture-bound in destructive ways)? How do issues of race, class, gender, sexuality and their intersections shape our perceptions of environments and environmental issues? We hope to focus a significant portion of the conference on issues of teaching, asking how the kinds of questions listed above can be brought into the classroom at various educational levels, and into teaching situations outside the classroom. Topics might include: Environmental Justice Multicultural Environmental Perspectives Indigenous Cultures & Western "Nature" Environmental History & Cultural History: Tensions & Intersections Environmental Feminisms Social Constructionism & the Reality of Nature Western Values and/or Biocentric Values Science as Culture & Questions of Empirical Truth Environmental Service Learning Environmental Public Policy as Environmental Education Environmental Movements as Environmental Education Critical Pedagogy, Environmental Pedagogy Art Education and/as Environmental Education Technology & Cultural Environmental Education Conference participants will include Neil Smith, Andrew Light, Giovana di Chirico, David Sonnefeld, Paul Hirt, Gerald Young, Nodeltal Sturgeon, Darin Saul, Katrine Barber, Dorceta Taylor, Desiree Helegers, Penny Hall, Monika Maendler, among many others. The conference will include: o online posted papers & keynote "addresses" o comments on papers by designated online commentators o space for open commentary by any online participant o times for sychronous online "chat room" conversations around selected topics designated by keynoters (to be confirmed soon) o a set of learning modules on "cultural environmental studies" created by faculty and students at Washington State available online for commentary, critique and discussion. PAPERS: Papers are invited on any area of "cultural environmental studies," but preference will be given to papers raising fundamental questions about how such a field should develop They should be approximately 10-15 pages in length. Deadline for submission of papers for consideration May 15, 1997. COMMENTATORS: People wishing to participate in the conference as commentators on online papers should submit their name, a brief vita (1-2pages) and particular areas of expertise you'd be interested in commenting on. Any questions about the conference should be directed to T.V. Reed at[EMAIL PROTECTED] Please visit our web site: http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~amerstu/ce/conference.html T.V. Reed Director of American Studies & Associate Professor of English Washington State University Pullman, WA 99164-5022 WSU American Studies: http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~amerstu/ "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it is too dark to read." -- Marx (Groucho). Stefanie S. Rixecker Department of Resource Management Lincoln University, Canterbury Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
holistic approach to mountain issues
I am impressed by discussion on Mr Shambhu Lama's comments on the conflict between the locals and the distant government. No region of the world is exempt from this conflict between the locals and the Central authority. We are aware of the conflict between the locals in the northern Sweden and Stockholm on the issue of taming the rapids. Locals want to use the local resources to benefit them in the short term such as more jobs, easier way of life, more income, etc. This is evident from the havoc of tourism and extraction of natural resources throughout the world. Locals are more 'in tune' with the challenges facing them and are certainly better equipped in solving the problems. Unfortunately, they may not be aware of the impact of their action or inaction on others. If we control the erosion of the mountains, how would we get productive soil in the plains? If we control tourism, how can we promote local industries and jobs? What good is a natural sight if humans can not see it. Humans are typically concerned in combating short term tangible challenges which threaten their existence or possessions. One proverb says "what eye does not see does not exist". How true it is of human perception. Agriculture, chemicals, and electrical and mechanical power have helped alleviate hunger from many regions of the world. Medicine has saved many lives. Engineers have harnessed the nature in the service of humans. But what have these developments done to our population growth, land, water, and air? These are all results of the above philosophy in human psyche. Some people still have difficulty in believing that the earth is round. I believe, it is our job to make the public aware of the 'holistic' approach to developmental issues. Uncontrolled speed and excessive power does have the capacity to injure more workers and travelers more seriously. Mechanical power increases human operational speed and capabilities. But it also increases the chances for illness and injury. Asbestos, a miracle fiber in controlling fires is now credited with asbestosis. We have zillions of such examples to show that every progress has some negative side effects. As the classical American proverb says: "There are no free lunches". Through my talks and presentations I am attempting to make the public aware of this holistic approach and make informed decisions. Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) issues are inter-related and can not be considered in isolation from each other. Indeed, no human or societal decisions can be isolated in such a manner. As they would say in systems engineering, "no real life systems can be truly bounded". But still we in the developed countries have difficulty in personalizing the tragedies of hunger, war, and famine in the developing countries. Are these nature's ways to support Darwin. Can we in the developed world expect a starving person to be concerned about bio-diversity and not eat an endangered species while we eat our steak. C (Jivan) Saran, PhD, PE, CPE, CHCM Professor, Safety Science & Technology Central Missouri State university Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA Tel 1 816 543 4972, Fax/Tel: 816 747 8065, E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Apr 10 21:35:08 1997 Date: Thu, 10 Apr 1997 20:35:02 -0700 (PDT) From: William Affleck-Asch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: STUDIES IN WOMEN AND ENVIRONMENT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Malibu Barbie as an Ecofeminist I was put in the unusual position of having to buy a Barbie for my ex-wife's daughter at Xmas, my son buying some outfits for the same. After seeing if there were any alternatives that could use the same clothes (nope), I settled on the Malibu Barbie - it had her as kind of a marine biologist, with beach clothes and doctor's kit to help marine wildlife. So, in a way, that _is_ the Ecofeminist Barbie ... William Affleck-Asch | The above is my personal opinion only and does not Seattle | necessarily reflect the opinions of any of the [EMAIL PROTECTED] | many organizations I belong to or represent. :-) off to Santa Barbara for Spring Break with my son - surf's up!
Re: ABC and Homos
Disturbing though his opinions are, TD represents the majority of Missourians. As a resident of Columbia, Missouri, I often run into people who voice such opinions (and keep in mind that Columbia is considered a progressive college community). Missouri has not, in the last fifty years, been known for its progressive courts, people, or congress. Just look where Brown Vs. Board of Education, Nancy Kruzan and Right to Die, etc. came from. Good old Missouri. Needless to say, we have a long way to go before gays can simply live their lives in peace, without shame or secrecy. As in many place around the US, the amount of harassment directed towards gays, women, people of color, and others, has been increasing. In an attempt to document this, our campus's Triangle Coalition has done a study documenting all the acts of abuse and discrimination that have occured on campus for the last year. The list documents everything from messages scrawled on bathroom walls to personal accounts. Tri-Co kicked off its gay pride month with a news conference concerning their release of this information. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of their report, Tri Co is offering it for three dollars. Let me know if you are interested and I will post the address. Beth Low campus N.O.W. president women studies major University of Missouri- Columbia > nothing past this line was written by me (nor was the title written by me). > > > I think that ABC is just trying to protect its viewing base. I saw something > >that really amazed me on CNN yesterday. A poll of "Ellen" viewers was taken, > >and a majority, over 60%, said that they would not watch the "coming out" > >episode. IN my opinion, "Ellen" is a *nice*, family oriented sit-com. To try > >and push some warped "PC" version of an otherwise "good" show onto a *family* > >audience is going to cost ABC. I predict that "Ellen"'s ratings will be > >headed for the basement. > > This is not about "Gay Rights". It's about what Television viewing > >American's want to see. It is a business decision...NOT A POLITICAL or SOCIAL > >DECISION. In any case, the media's job is to MAKE MONEY...and ENTERTAIN, not > >educate and "liberate". Come down from your Ivory Tower Josh. EVERYTHING is > >not about, or linked to, some political or social cause. Besides, the reality > >is that Gays are not "oppressed" unless they choose to reveal there specific > >"BEHAVIORS". (That's' right, BEHAVIOR, not some genetic trait like skin > >color.) The military is a perfect example of this. The Don't ask, Don't tell, > >Don't pursue policy is one thing that Clinton got right. A > >soldier/sailor/marine/airman that reveals an unacceptable behavior like > >homosexuality, beastiality, pedophilia, or just dressing up like Zsa Zsa Gabore > >will face consequences for choosing that particular behavior. In my > >opinion...what someone does in their bedroom is none of my business...if they > >choose to make it public, then they can face the public's reaction. Who are > >you, or for that matter ABC, to tell the families of America what is and is not > >acceptable for there children to watch? > > > >-TD > > > >~*~ Thought I was gone:^P > > > >--- > >- > >TD Barnes Senior, College of Computer Science > >[EMAIL PROTECTED]University of Missouri, > >Kansas City > >--- > >- > > > > http://cctr.umkc.edu/user/tbarnes/index.html > > >
Re: ABC and Homos
At 9:19 AM 4/10/97, Nancy Elizabeth Low wrote: >Disturbing though his opinions are, TD represents the majority of >Missourians. As a resident of Columbia, Missouri, I often run into people >who voice such opinions (and keep in mind that Columbia is considered a >progressive college community). Missouri has not, in the last fifty i hear ya. he's a student at UMKC, and he used to be on their debate team (a nationally ranked powerhouse). needless to say, he was with their debate team for about six months and they kicked him off for being an oppressive bastard. oh well, he continues to threaten our kind and gentle little listserv with his rants. i figured a posting to a feminist listserv might give him some food for thought, and give us some food for thought as well. >years, been known for its progressive courts, people, or congress. Just >look where Brown Vs. Board of Education, Nancy Kruzan and Right to Die, >etc. came from. >Good old Missouri. Needless to say, we have a long way to go before gays >can simply live their lives in peace, without shame or secrecy. not a reason to stop the fight against corporatism and the state. i know how frusterating it can be. >As in many place around the US, the amount of harassment directed towards >gays, women, people of color, and others, has been increasing. In an >attempt to document this, our campus's Triangle Coalition has done a >study documenting all the acts of abuse and discrimination that have >occured on campus for the last year. The list documents everything >from messages scrawled on bathroom walls to personal accounts. Tri-Co >kicked off its gay pride month with a news conference concerning their >release of this information. >If you are interested in obtaining a copy of their report, Tri Co is >offering it for three dollars. Let me know if you are interested and >I will post the address. do that. i have a friend who i'd bet would be very interested. its not possibly posted on the internet is it? >Beth Low >campus N.O.W. president keep up the good work. jason siu debate carbondale, il.
