The IAFOR North American Conference on the Social Sciences 2014 (NACSS 2014)

The IAFOR North American Conference on the Social Sciences 2014 (NACSS 2014) 11th to 14th September 2014 Providence, United States of America Abstract Submission Deadline: May 15, 2014 Enquiries: nacss@iafor.org Web address: http://iafor.org/iafor/conferences/the-iafor-north-american-conference-on-the-social-sciences-2014/ Sponsored by: The International Academic Forum - IAFOR The International Academic Forum in conjunction with its global university and institutional partners is proud to announce the Inaugural North American Conference on the Social Sciences. Hear the latest research, publish before a global audience, present in a supportive environment, network, engage in new relationships, experience the US, explore Boston, New York and New England, join a global academic community... NACSS Conference Theme 2014: "Individual, Community and Society: Conflict, Resolution and Synergy" Conflict from earliest times has been a characteristic of the human condition. The struggle between our individual selves and our social selves arises from what makes us unique on the one hand, being challenged by our being part of an interdependent structure of relationships on the other. The specific blend of experiences, abilities, attitudes, and aspirations, that helps to define us, can sit sometimes uncomfortably alongside our commitments to those closest to us, our communities and our cultures. This can lead to conflict at different levels. Conflict within communities and societies is inevitable given that these groups are based on commonality of geography, values, attitudes, and beliefs that help to differentiate one from another. The dialectic engendered by diversity, however, although it may lead to conflict, can play an important role in the expansion of ideas in communities and societies. One major challenge of modern society is to harness the synergy that emerges from the interactive dialectic generated by these differences. The North American Conference on the Social Sciences will include a variety of presenters representing a wide range of social science disciplines, expressing divergent views, searching for common ground, and creating the synergies that can inspire multi-disciplinary collaborations. In developing these relationships among ourselves, the role of the social sciences is strengthened as we take our place at the table, along with scholars in the STEM disciplines (i.e., science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), in seeking solutions to the complex issues and problems of the 21st century. I sincerely hope that we will use this time together, not just for intellectual discovery and discourse, but to establish a common vision and to motivate each other to do our part in the creation of a better world. We look forward to seeing you in Providence! Professor Jerry Platt NACSS 2014 Conference Chair Professor Emeritus, College of Business, San Francisco State University, USA Vice-Chair, IAFOR International Advisory Board Director, IAFOR Economics Research Institute Journals Publishing Opportunities: Authors of accepted abstracts will have the opportunity of publishing their associated paper in the official conference proceedings, and a selection of papers will be considered for inclusion in the internationally reviewed IAFOR journals associated with the conference. International, Intercultural, Interdisciplinary The IAFOR North American Conference on the Social Sciences 2014 is organized as part of a five week series of academic events in the US organized by IAFOR. Those attending the NACSS 2014 will have the opportunity of attending The IAFOR North American Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment (NACSEE2014) for no extra charge. Abstract Submission: General Information The conference theme is "Individual, Community and Society: Conflict, Resolution and Synergy" and the organizers encourage submissions that approach this theme from a variety of perspectives. However, the submission of other topics for consideration is welcome and we also encourage sessions within and across a variety of disciplines and fields related to the Social Sciences, including the following streams: NACE2014 Conference Streams Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultural Studies and Humanities Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences Computational Social Science Cultural and Media Studies Economics and Management Education and Social Welfare Demography, Human Geography and Population Studies Ethnicity, Difference, Identity Globalization and Internationalization Immigration, Refugees, Race, Nation Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Gender International Relations and Human Rights Journalism and Communications Linguistics Natural, Environmental and Health Sciences Politics, Philosophy, Ethics, Consciousness Politics, Public Policy, Law and Criminology Psychology and Social Psychology Research Methodologies, Quantitative and Qualitative Social History Social Work Sociology Sustainability Teaching and Learning Technology and Applied Sciences Urban Studies Other