| East Asia: Challenges of Complex Realities in an Era of Globalization |
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East Asia: Challenges of Complex Realities in an Era of Globalization 面临全球化挑战的东亚研究 The 14th ACPSS International Conference in Conjunction with the 90th Jubilee of the Cornell Wason Collection on East Asia November 7-9, 2008 Cornell University, Ithaca, New York The Association of Chinese Professors of Social Sciences in the United States (ACPSS), Cornell University Library, and Cornell East Asia Program cordially invite papers and panels on the theme “East Asia: Challenges of Complex Realities in an Era of Globalization” for the 14th ACPSS international conference in conjunction with the 90th Jubilee of the Cornell Wason Collection on East Asia. The ACPSS and the Cornell Wason Collection on East Asia The Association of Chinese Professors of Social Sciences in the U.S. (ACPSS --美国华人人文社科教授协会) is an academic organization founded in 1995 with its first annual international conference held at University of Maryland at College Park. Since its inception, the ACPSS has vigorously promoted research projects involving interdisciplinary collaboration among scholars and actively engaged in idea exchange with Chinese academics across the Pacific. The Cornell Wason Collection on East Asia was founded by Cornell alumnus Charles W. Wason (1876) in 1918 with the lofty ideal of bringing “China and the U.S. into intellectual relations”. During the past 90 years, the Wason Collection has provided strong support to generations of East Asian scholars at Cornell and throughout the world in their academic pursuits. Today the Wason Collection is one of the top East Asian libraries in North America. Conference Theme The forces of globalization have increasingly pulled Asian countries to become deeply involved in the world economy and in world politics. The most impressive changes taking place in Asia are the rise of China and India in terms of their rapid economic growth. These changes, among others, have greatly altered the economic and geo-political landscapes of Asia in the last two decades. Never before have we witnessed the robust power of Asia, particular East Asia, playing out so dynamically in the world arena! This region has become a key economic engine for the world, attracting major investments from Europe, America, as well as other parts of the world, and dominating world trade in numerous sectors. Hand in hand with the increased economic interactions comes an influx of social and cultural clashes among the playing countries. The sharp contrast between the cultures of the East and those of the West, while fascinating many people, has nonetheless generated enduring debate over whose values count in our understanding of freedom and democracy. These unprecedented interactions in economic, political, social, cultural and other domains of life have not only brought forth a wide range of new issues for people, but also added prospects to look for in the future. All this has posed new challenges for leaders, scholars, and all those involved in the game if they want to preserve world peace and ensure sustainable development and prosperity for all mankind. It is therefore not just necessary, but imperative for scholars of all disciplines to explore and understand what the issues are, how they might impact, and what the future holds for them. Coincidentally along with the challenges of globalization to East Asian scholars, digitization has imposed a huge challenge upon East Asian librarians. As the major component of the information revolution, digitization has fundamentally changed the landscape of the library. Librarians are now facing the daunting challenges of how to manage the historical transition from a traditional library to a digital one. As librarians of area studies, East Asian librarians have compelling obligations to organize overflowing digital information into databases in order to better serve East Asian studies. As we all know, scholars and librarians are two inseparable partners in academic research, and therefore this conference will provide East Asian scholars and librarians an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences and share common concerns. This gathering will also serve as a unique event in honor of Charles W. Wason’s historical contributions to East Asian studies. Suggested Topics Concerning China, Japan, Koreas, and Adjacent Regions The conference will seek panels and papers to address issues revolving around (but not limited to) the following subjects: (1) Regional Economy and Its Integration into World Economy ● Economic development of China /Asia and the use or distribution of world resources (oil, food, water, minerals, labor, space, etc…) ● Trade of China/Asia with America and Europe and the reciprocal impact on all countries’ economic development and infrastructure ● Economic relationships among Asian countries in the 21st century ● Economic development of China/Asia and environment protection issues ● Economic stability and sustainability of China/Asia ● Economic equality or inequality in globalization actions ● Foreign investments in China/Asia and their impact on the finance system ● China/Asian countries’ overseas investments or enterprises ● Outsourcing (2) Regional Politics and Its Relations with World Politics ● China’s relationships with its neighboring countries (Japan, India, Koreas, Russia, Vietnam, the Philippines, etc…) ● China/Asia’s diplomatic principles and strategies with America, Europe, and Africa ● The North Korea issue and its impact on the region ● The Taiwan issue and its impact on the region ● Internal politics of China/Asian countries and their impact on the region or the world ● Political Reforms and Democratization. (3) Social and Cultural Development (How do countries compare/contrast in respect to the following and how could they benefit from each other’s knowledge and experience?) ● Urbanization and rural development ● Social equality and justice ● Non-government organizations ● Grassroots democracy and public administration ● Rights of ethnic minorities, women, and children ● Religion, philosophy, cultural values, and social harmony ● Family planning, population control, and care for an aging population ● Education, research, science, technology, and future development ● Gender equality ● Education development and reform ● Cultural exchanges between East and West ● Academic exchanges between East and West (4) Issues Related to Environment and Public Health ● Environmental protection and conservation (air quality, food and water safety, sanitation, etc.) ● Healthcare ● Prevention and treatment of AIDS/HIV and other epidemics ● Social welfare and security (5) International Cooperation in Crime Control ● Issues related to international laws ● Comparative legal systems ● Immigration issues ● Human trafficking (6) Overseas Chinese and Globalization ● China’s policies towards Overseas Chinese ● Overseas Chinese and China’s modernization ● Role of Overseas Chinese business networks in globalization ● Overseas Chinese’s new transnational identity ● Re-sinification of Overseas Chinese communities? ● Collecting on Overseas Chinese (7) Transition from Traditional Library to Digital Library ● Transition of East Asian librarian’s role ● Re-organization of East Asian libraries ● Re-distribution of financial resources ● Digitization of collections ● Information literacy and instructions ● Digital libraries and public services ● Re-writing policies and issues relayed to copyright ● Re-thinking the roles of repositories ● Evaluation of East Asian digital libraries (8) Methods and Technologies Involved in Digitization of East Asian Materials ● Constructing databases for East Asian studies ● Application of GIS technique to East Asian databases ● Metadata structure for East Asian databases ● Issues with vendor proprietary software in databases ● Cataloging digital resources ● CD and DVD ROMs vs. online databases ● Databases and reference services Paper Submission Deadline Please submit via email an abstract for your paper (100-150 words) to Dr. LI Jieli (李捷理) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Dr. ZHENG Liren (郑立人) at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by July 30, 2008. A committee selected by the conference program committee will review all submissions, and those with accepted abstracts are expected to submit their full-length papers by September 20, 2008. Papers should be written in English and preferably in the length of a journal article. However, under special circumstances, quality Chinese-version papers will also be accepted. Presented papers may be selected for publication in conference proceedings or considered for publication in the official journal of ACPSS-- American Review of China Studies. Conference Registration Fees ACPSS member with paper: US$80. ACPSS member without paper: US $120 Non-member with paper: US$140 Non-member without paper: US$180 Student participant: US$80 To become an ACPSS member, or to renew your membership, please log onto our website at www.acpssus.org and download the application form. You can send us your one-year membership application ($30) together with your conference registration form and registration fee to ACPSS treasurer at the following address: Professor Shaorong Huang ACPSS Treasurer Department of English and Communication Raymond Walters College University of Cincinnati 9555 Plainfield Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 For those whose papers have been accepted, please send your registration fees no later than September 20th, 2008. Conference Site The City of Ithaca, nestled in the scenic Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, is best known for being the home of Cornell University and is famous for its great natural beauty surrounded by gorges, creeks, waterfalls, sparkling lakes, picturesque hills, and meandering footpaths. By car, Ithaca is an hour's drive from Syracuse , two hours’ from Rochester , three hours’ from Buffalo, and five hours’ from New York City. By flight, Ithaca is served by US Airways Express (via New York or Philadelphia) and Northwest Airlink (via Detroit). There are frequent intercity bus service to Ithaca from Binghamton and New York City and limited bus service to Ithaca from Syracuse , Rochester , and Buffalo provided by Greyhound Lines, New York Trailways, and Shortline. Accommodations The conference has blocked rooms at Hilton Garden Inn, Ithaca (15 single rooms and 35 double rooms) and Holiday Inn, Ithaca (15 single rooms and 35 double rooms) for the conference participants. The cut-off date for the hotel rooms at discount rate is September 30, 2008. Any rooms not booked by the date will be released back to the hotel for general sale. As hotel rooms in Ithaca are in high demand, we strongly urge participants to make reservations before that date in order to secure a room. Reservations can be made directly by calling the hotel or on-line. Hilton Garden Inn, Ithaca 130 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: 607 277-8900 Fax: 607 277-8910 On-line: http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=ITHIGGI Croup Code: WASON Rate: $124 plus tax /single or double room Holiday Inn, Ithaca 222 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: 607 272-1000 Fax: 607 269-0460 / 272-1275 On-line: http://www.hiithaca.com/ Group Code: WAS Rate: $119.99 plus tax / single or double room Board The Association of Chinese Professors Of Social Sciences in the U.S. (ACPSS) 美国华人人文社科教授协会理事会 www.acpssus.org |