Annual conference: Representation, Politics and Violence
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11th Sep 2013 - 13th Sep 2013
Sallis Benney TheatreAnnual conference: Representation, Politics and Violence
7th International Interdisciplinary Conference
Representation, Politics and Violence
Wednesday 11 - Friday 13 September 2013
The years since “9/11” have seen conflicts arising across the world: repeated protests and riots against austerity; violent conflicts during the various uprisings against dictatorial rule in the Middle East and in other parts of the world; the continuing so-called “war on terror” and the various forms of violence associated with it, including suicide bombing, the use of drones and the indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas. Who has what sort of say about violence, and in particular about political violence? Who is represented and how in decision-making about violence? And how – and by and to whom – are such decisions, and the resulting realities, in turn represented? For most people conflicts and political violence are mediated by television, by newspapers and by the internet, with the ways in which they are presented and re-presented setting the frames of reference within which we can respond to them. How do these two meanings of representation connect, in particular when they come together in both the deployment of violence and in decisions to do so? This conference explores the politics of violence and its representation in their various forms.
The conference fee is £210. This includes refreshments, lunch on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and a buffet dinner on the Thursday evening.
There are a limited number of places available for graduate students and for people who have no institutional affiliation at the reduced price of £105. If you wish to be considered for one of these places please contact Nicola Clewer at nc95@brighton.ac.uk as soon as possible.
Please note: the conference fee does not include accommodation and, unfortunately, we are unable to offer travel grants or other forms of financial assistance. A limited amount of reasonably priced student halls of residence accommodation is available on a first come first served basis.
If you have any questions about the conference or require further information please contact Nicola Clewer: nc95@brighton.ac.uk