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*Contemporary and Historical Archaeology in Theory ** (CHAT) **Conference
2011*
*Boston University*
*DEADLINE 30 June 2011*
*'People and Things in Motion'*
To mark the first Contemporary and Historical Archaeology in Theory (CHAT)
conference to take place outside of the British Isles, the 2011 conference
theme will explore people and things in motion in both the historical and
contemporary pasts. From the movement of billions of peoples and things
across the world’s oceans to the proliferation of multi-national
corporations and brands, the last five hundred years have brought about the
birth of a truly globalized world. We expect that some presenters will
emphasize what they see as the positive aspects of global movements, e.g.,
the emergence of new social groups, materials, and technologies, while
others will examine the negative effects of globalization, such as the
destruction of cultures and heritages, exploitation of resources, and
slavery and forced migration.
Understanding the processes and trajectories through which people and things
came to occupy certain places can offer new insights into the past and
present across landscapes and time. The 2011 CHAT conference will challenge
scholars to scrutinize the dimensions of motion through sub-themes such:
- The physical processes of distribution of materials in the colonial and
contemporary world, and the ideas that were the prime movers in these
networks;
- The reconfiguration of cultural and social meanings as a result of
mobility;
- Sites defined through their relationship with other sites and
landscapes;
- The ephemeral nature of movement.
Submit an Abstract at:
www.bu.edu/archaeology/chat-
Questions or interested in organizing a ‘sub-theme’ session?
Contact us at: Chat2011@bu.edu
CHAT Conference Series Homepage http://www.contemp-hist-arch.
***DEADLINE 30 June 2011***
brent.fortenberry@gmail.com
2011 CHAT BOSTON UNIVERSITY
www.bu.edu/archaeology/chat-
