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The Fourth Annual Kathmandu Conference on Nepal and the Himalaya

From: 22.07.2015 to: 24.07.2015

The Social Science Baha, the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies, the Britain-Nepal Academic Council & Centre for Himalayan Studies-CNRS are organizing the Fourth Annual Kathmandu Conference on Nepal and the Himalaya. .

Call for papers

Presentations will focus on various aspects of life in Nepal and the Himalaya from a social science perspective. Those who are interested in presenting their papers are invited to submit an abstract of 400-500 words along with a two-page CV to the Conference Secretariat at [email protected] by Monday, 22 December 2014.

Panels - individuals or institutions can propose three-paper panel covering the areas outlined above to provide a variety of perspectives on a particular theme. Two hour slots will be allotted per panel, including discussant(s), floor discussions and remarks from the chair.

Proposals for panels should consist of the topic and brief description of the panel; the three papers to be presented, including abstracts of 400-500 words for each paper and a two-page CV for each author; and the proposed chair and discussant(s).

The proposals will be screened and final selection made by a committee comprising representatives of all four host organizations. Notice of paper and panel acceptance will be given on 12 January 2015 and final papers will be due on 1 July 2015.. Participants will have to take care of all the expenses, including the registration fee.

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