The Cuban Society of Philosophical Research\, the Division of \;Philosophy and History of the University of Havana\, and the Higher \;Institute of International Relations \;announce \;the Sixteenth International Conference on &ldquo\;New Political Science&rdquo\; and \;a philosophy colloquium to be held at the University of Havana from \;November 20 to November 22\, 2013. \;The conference is dedicated to the \;memory of the leader of the Bolivarian Revolution\, Hugo Chá\;vez Frí\;as.
The New Political Science is being developed by Cuban and \;international professors affiliated with the Division of Philosophy \;and History of the University of Havana and with Dr. Thalí\;a Fung\, Head \;of the School of &ldquo\;Political Science from the South&rdquo\; of the University \;of Havana. \;It is a transdisciplinary initiative\, including scholars \;in political science\, economics\, history\, philosophy\, anthropology\, \;and sociology. \;It seeks to develop an analysis of international \;dynamics and global issues from the perspective of the global South or \;the Third World. \;It endeavors to develop insights that are relevant \;to public policies and political strategies of the nations and social \;movements of the South.
Papers can be presented in English or Spanish. \;The conference will be \;bilingual\; members of the Faculty of Foreign Languages of the \;University of Havana will provide simultaneous translations\, in most \;cases\, and consecutive translation\, in some cases.
Paper proposals (in English or Spanish)\, including a paper title and a \;summary of 250 words or less\, should be sent by October 15\, 2013 to \;Charles McKelvey (cemck@rect.uh.cu\; \;cemck@presby.edu). Paper proposals sent prior to October 15 will be evaluated by the Organizing \;Committee as they are received\, and a decision will be sent promptly.
Papers on the following themes can be included in the International \;Conference on &ldquo\;New Political Science&rdquo\;:
The philosophy colloquium will include the following themes:
\nThe conference will be held from Wednesday\, November 20 to \;Friday\, November 22. \;In addition\, there will be two pre-conference \;workshops: (1) a Scientific Interchange between the New Political \;Science (of the United States) and the New Political Science from the \;South (of Cuba)\, Tuesday\, November 19\; (2) a philosophy workshop on \;methods in theory construction\, Monday\, November 18. \;A program of
\neducational activities\, such as visits to a school\, labor \;organization\, and women&rsquo\;s organization\, will be offered in conjunction \;with the pre-conference workshops.
Anyone interested in the conference and/or the preconference workshops \;and program should contact Charles McKelvey at \;cemck@rect.uh.cu \;or \;cemck@presby.edu.
Participants and/or their institutions are responsible for payment for \;airlines\, hotel lodging\, and meals. \;For more information on travel \;arrangements\, contact Charles McKelvey (cemck@rect.uh.cu\; \;cemck@presby.edu).
For more information on events and programs in Cuba\, travel to Cuba\, \;and Cuban history and society\, visit the Website of Global Learning: \;www.globallearning-cuba.com.
Organizing Committee: Cuban Members: Dra. Sc. Thalí\;a Fung\, President\; \;Dra. Alicia Morffi Garcí\;a\, Secretary-Treasurer\; MSc. Alberto Gonzá\;lez\; \;Prof. José\; Carlos Vá\;zquez\; Dra. Elsie Plain\; Dr. Armando Cristó\;bal \;Pé\;rez\; Dr. Carolos Delgado\; Dr. Juan Azahares\; Dr. Juan Francisco \;Fuentes\; Dr. José\; R. Dí\;az Ricardo\; Dr. Sc. Rigoberto Pupo\; Dra. Sc. \;Rita Buch\; Dra. Magna Bauta\; Doctorante José\; Ferná\;ndez\; Dra. Marta \;Pé\;rez\; Dra. Nancy Ló\;pez\; Dr. René\; Má\;rquez\; International Members: \;Prof. René\;e-Marie Parry (Germany)\, Inv. Kenneth Parry\, England\; Dr. \;Charles McKelvey\, United States\; Dr. Iedo Fontes (Brazil)\, M.Sc. \;Helena Uema (Brazil)\, Prof. Manuel Barbosa Filho (Brazil)\; Dr. \;Victorino Barrios Dá\;valos (Mexico)\; Dr. Hugo Cornejo (Mexico)\; Dr. \;Jorge Valmaseda Valmaseda (Mexico)