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National PCA/ACA Conference
March 19-22, 2008
San Francisco Marriott
Robert A. Heinlein Studies:
Preliminary Call for Papers
The Heinlein Studies Area invites papers, panels, artwork, and multimedia
presentations related to Robert A. Heinlein, his works,
and his influences. Presentations from a variety of
academic and critical perspectives and disciplines are
welcome and should be suitable for a 15- to 20-minute
reading/presentation time limit.
Please e-mail inquiries or 250-word abstracts and working bibliography
(optional) to Lisa N. D'Amico, Heinlein Studies Area Chair, using the "Contact
Us" link at left. Deadline for abstracts and proposals is October 31, 2007.
Prospective panelists will be contacted promptly via e-mail. All submissions will
be acknowledged upon receipt.
Suggested topics of exploration include (but are not limited to):
--The Human Diaspora
--The Future History
--World-as-Myth
--The juveniles
--Defining humanity in sf context
--Cultural contexts
--Popular culture and science fiction
--The space program
--Short stories and novels
--Social structure
--Critical analysis of Heinlein's works, characters, and themes
Since Heinlein's works encompass many fields of study, Heinlein Studies is not
limited to science fiction or literary themes only. Presentations are encouraged
from all academic areas.
Artwork can be representational of (or inspired by) Heinlein-related themes,
characters, works, or other aspects of the Heinlein universe. Artists will
present and discuss their work at the conference.
March 19-22, 2008
San Francisco Marriott
Robert A. Heinlein Studies:
Preliminary Call for Papers
The Heinlein Studies Area invites papers, panels, artwork, and multimedia
presentations related to Robert A. Heinlein, his works,
and his influences. Presentations from a variety of
academic and critical perspectives and disciplines are
welcome and should be suitable for a 15- to 20-minute
reading/presentation time limit.
Please e-mail inquiries or 250-word abstracts and working bibliography
(optional) to Lisa N. D'Amico, Heinlein Studies Area Chair, using the "Contact
Us" link at left. Deadline for abstracts and proposals is October 31, 2007.
Prospective panelists will be contacted promptly via e-mail. All submissions will
be acknowledged upon receipt.
Suggested topics of exploration include (but are not limited to):
--The Human Diaspora
--The Future History
--World-as-Myth
--The juveniles
--Defining humanity in sf context
--Cultural contexts
--Popular culture and science fiction
--The space program
--Short stories and novels
--Social structure
--Critical analysis of Heinlein's works, characters, and themes
Since Heinlein's works encompass many fields of study, Heinlein Studies is not
limited to science fiction or literary themes only. Presentations are encouraged
from all academic areas.
Artwork can be representational of (or inspired by) Heinlein-related themes,
characters, works, or other aspects of the Heinlein universe. Artists will
present and discuss their work at the conference.
| Special theme panels will be announced via calls for papers and the website in August 2007. |
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