Themes

Special Theme, 2011 Conference: Emerging Societies and Emancipation

    General Themes:

    Theme 1: Economy

    • Global markets in an era of neoliberalism.
    • Patterns of global investment.
    • Logics of accumulation.
    • Engines of growth in the developing world.
    • The international division of labour.
    • Trade, current account balances.
    • Global financial flows and institutions.
    • Inequality – patterns and trends.

    Theme 2: Power

    • Imperialism and neo-colonialism.
    • ‘Soft power’ and the structures of hegemony.
    • Social movements.
    • New global axes.
    • Flashpoints of social conflict.
    • Welfare in a global context.

    Theme 3: Culture

    • Nationalisms and post nationalisms.
    • Diaspora.
    • Cosmopolitanism.
    • Cultural imperialism.
    • Hybridization.

    Theme 4: Environment

    • Resources.
    • Agriculture.
    • Climate change.
    • Limits to growth?