Monday, March 7, 2011

Fw: H-ASIA: CFP Religious Politics & Violence in Pakistan, Conf. on South Asia, Madison, Oct. 2011

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Subject: H-ASIA: CFP Religious Politics & Violence in Pakistan, Conf. on
South Asia, Madison, Oct. 2011


> H-ASIA
> March 7, 2011
>
> Call for panelists: Religious Politics and Violence in Pakistan, at Annual
> Conference on South Asia, Madison, Wisconsin, October 2011
>
> (forwarded by South Asia Conference)
> ************************************************************************
> From: South Asia Conference <conference@southasia.wisc.edu>
>
>
> NOTE: This message is for the purposes of finding co-panelists to for the
> Annual Conference on South Asia. Please contact the individuals directly
> to
> make a connection.
>
> Religious Politics and Violence in Pakistan
>
> The purpose of this panel is to explore the complexities of the debate
> over
> the violence (terrorism) and religious politics interface in Pakistan
> since
> independence in 1947. Following the partition of the subcontinent, the
> competing social narratives have emerged about how to make the Pakistani
> state as active agent of social change; that is, should Pakistan be
> organizing along the primordial value or the modern community recognized
> by
> the index of human development. Given the encompassing nature of the
> topic,
> papers can be thematized along the following lines: colonial and post
> colonial political formations, religion and separatism, religious
> politics,
> political terrorism and state security, the state and religion, religious
> consciousness and civil society, communalism and political elites.
>
> Queries and Abstracts sent to: Aminur Rahim ARahim@ufh.ac.za.
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Anthropology (Asia-Pacific), Univ. of Goettingen, Assoc. Prof

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Subject: H-ASIA: Anthropology (Asia-Pacific), Univ. of Goettingen, Assoc.
Prof


> H-ASIA
> March 7, 2011
>
>
> Position: Anthropology (Asia-Pacific), Associate Professor, University
> of Goettingen
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42250
>
>
> University of Goettingen
>
> Associate Professorship (salary scale W2) for general (social/cultural)
> anthropology with a regional focus on the Asia-Pacific region
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Germany
> Position: Associate Professor
>
>
> The Institute for Cultural and Social Anthropology of the Faculty of
> Social Sciences at the University of Goettingen invites applications for
> the position of an
>
> Associate Professorship (salary scale W2) for general (social/cultural)
> anthropology with a regional focus on the Asia-Pacific region
>
> The position is available for immediate appointment.
>
> Applicants are expected to cover several thematic fields such as
> migration, trans-cultural processes, gender, citizenship, as well as
> politics of ethnicity, identity and culture. Applicants are also expected
> to have done (and to do) anthropological research in the greater
> Asia-Pacific region, preferably in a number of different regions and
> countries. Participation in research programmes of the University of
> Goettingen, in particular with the Centre of Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS)
> and the Centre for Modern East Asian Studies (CeMEAS) is equally expected.
> Expertise in the organization and/or management of culture policy projects
> as well as museums of anthropology will be considered a major asset.
> Candidates will participate fully in the teaching of students on all
> levels. Further information on the position can be found at the following
> link: www.sowi.uni-goettingen.de
>
> Preconditions for appointment are laid down in sec. 25 of the Higher
> Education Law of Lower Saxony of 26.02.2007 (Official Law Gazette of Lower
> Saxony, Nds. GVBl. 5/2007 p. 69). As a Public Law Foundation, the
> University of Goettingen holds the right of appointment. Further details
> will be explained on inquiry.
>
> We explicitly welcome applications from abroad. Under certain
> circumstances part-time employment is possible. Disabled persons with
> corresponding aptitude for the position will be favoured. The University
> strives to increase its proportion of female staff and specifically
> encourages qualified women to apply.
>
>
> Contact: Applications, including CV, a list of publications, a description
> of teaching and research track record, and a statement of research topics
> and interests are requested by 15 April 2011 and should be sent to the
> Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Georg-August-Universitat
> Goettingen, Platz der Gttinger Sieben 3, D-37073 Goettingen,
> email: Bewerbungen@sowi.uni-goettingen.de.
>
> Website: www.sowi.uni-goettingen.de
> Primary Category: None
> Secondary Categories: None
> Posting Date: 03/07/2011
> Closing Date 05/31/2011
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Position Japanese Studies, Univ of Heidelberg, Full professor

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Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 3:31 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Japanese Studies, Univ of Heidelberg, Full
professor


> H-ASIA
> March 7, 2011
>
>
> Position: Modern Japanese History, Politics & Society, Professor (W3),
> Heidelberg University
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42265
>
>
> Heidelberg University, Japanese Studies
>
> Professorship (W 3) in Japanese Studies with a Focus on History/ Society
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Germany
> Position: Full Professor
>
>
> Heidelberg University invites applications for a non-tenured appointment
> as a professor in Japanese Studies to start by November 1st, 2012.
>
> We welcome applications by scholars with a research focus on modern
> Japanese history, politics, and society. Applicants should have
> substantial research and teaching experience. They should have an
> excellent command of Japanese. Candidates may offer courses in English but
> should develop a solid command of German within three years of their
> appointment. We encourage the appointee to collaborate in the Cluster of
> Excellence Asia and Europe in a Global Context.
>
> The State of Baden-Wuerttemberg ( 47, clause (2), LHG) requires appointees
> to hold a Ph.D. and the equivalent of the German Habilitation (e.g. second
> book, peer-reviewed articles).
>
> The University of Heidelberg is an equal opportunity employer.
>
> An initial appointment will be made for 5 years. There is a possibility
> for a life-time appointment after 2017.
>
>
> Contact: Please send applications, including c.v., list of publications,
> and teaching record, to the Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy by mail and
> e-mail before April 30st, 2011: Postal address: Dekan der Philosophischen
> Fakultaet, Universitaet Heidelberg, Vossstr. 2, Geb. 37, Heidelberg 69115,
> e-mail: philosophische-fakultaet@uni-hd.de
>
> Website:
> http://idb.zuv.uni-heidelberg.de/info/INFO_FDB$.startup?MODUL=LS&M1=1&M2=0&M3=0&PRO=8867
> Primary Category: Japanese History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: Political History / Studies
> Political Science
> Social History / Studies
> Social Sciences
>
> Posting Date: 03/07/2011
> Closing Date 05/01/2011
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: CFP: International Journal of Islamic Architecture

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Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 4:01 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: CFP: International Journal of Islamic Architecture


> H-ASIA
> March 7, 2011
>
> Call for papers: International Journal of Islamic Architecture
> ***********************************************************************
> From: Mohammad Gharipour <mohammad@gatech.edu>
>
> The International Journal of Islamic Architecture (IJIA) publishes
> bi-annually, peer reviewed articles on the urban design and planning,
> architecture and landscape architecture of the historic Islamic world,
> encompassing the Middle East and parts of Africa and Asia, but also
> the more recent geographies of Islam in its global dimensions. The
> main emphasis is on the detailed analysis of the practical, historical
> and theoretical aspects of architecture, with a focus on both design
> and its reception. The journal also aims to encourage dialogue and
> discussion between practitioners and scholars. Articles that bridge
> the academic-practitioner divide are highly encouraged.
>
> While the main focus is on architecture, papers in other disciplines
> that explore architecture in the context of art, history, archeology,
> anthropology, culture, spirituality, religion and economics and so
> forth are also welcome. The journal is specifically interested in
> contemporary architecture and urban design in relation to social and
> cultural history, geography, politics, aesthetics, technology and
> conservation. Spanning across cultures and disciplines, IJIA seeks to
> analyze and explain issues related to the built environment throughout
> the regions covered. The audience of this journal includes both
> practitioners and scholars. The journal will be published both online
> and in print. The first issue will be published January 2012.
>
> IJIA is now soliciting manuscripts in the following categories:
>
> Design in Theory - DiT manuscripts focus on the history, theory and
> critical analyses of architecture, urban planning and design and
> landscape architecture. Essays submitted should be a minimum of 5,000
> words but not more than 8,000 words. (Notes and bibliography are
> included in the word count).
>
> Design in Practice - DiP manuscripts focus on the practice of
> architecture, planning and landscape design. It is preferential that
> DiP papers focus on contextual and/or conceptual issues, analysis or
> critique of proposals or built projects. Submissions may also include
> interviews or practitioner reflections or lessons learned.
> Manuscripts should range from 2,000 to 3,000 words.
>
> Book, Media and Exhibition Reviews
>
> For those are interested in writing book/media/exhibition reviews for
> IJIA , please submit your CV and your areas of expertise and interest
> and the books/media/exhibition you wish to review to Nancy Um, the
> Reviews Editor (nancyum@binghamton.edu) for consideration. Unsolicited
> reviews will not be accepted. The length of the reviews should
> generally not exceed 1000 words for one book review essay and no more
> than 1800 words for an essay that reviews multiple books.
>
> Seminar and Conference Reviews
>
> Seminar and conference review papers provide an overview and analysis
> of seminars and conferences that focus exclusively and partially on
> architectural and urban development, history and theory; and on the
> latest research and findings in Islamic art and architecture. Seminar
> and Conference review manuscripts should not exceed 1000 words.
>
> Email the editors at ijia@intellectbooks.com for any additional
> questions. For information and guidelines on submission please visit
> the IJIA website: www.intellectbooks.com/ijia
>
>
> Mohammad Gharipour
> Georgia Tech University
> <mohammad@gatech.edu>
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Fw: H-ASIA: REVIEW Yang on Zhou _East Asian Libraries_ (query on South Asian collections)

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From: "Andrew Field" <shanghaidrew@GMAIL.COM>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 5:28 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: REVIEW Yang on Zhou _East Asian Libraries_ (query on South
Asian collections)


> H-ASIA
> Mar 8 2011
>
> REVIEW Yang on Zhou _East Asian Libraries_ (query on South Asian
> collections)
> ********************************
> From: Sjahari Pullom <spullom@ucsd.edu>
>
> This sounds like a wonderful book. Is there a comparable volume for
> South
> Asian collections in the United States?
>
> Sincerely,
> Sjahari Pullom
> PhD Candidate (ABD)
> University of California, San Diego
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: [INDOLOGY] eJIM: New Issue Published

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Subject: H-ASIA: [INDOLOGY] eJIM: New Issue Published


H-ASIA
Mar 8 2011

[INDOLOGY] eJIM: New Issue Published
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From: "JKirkpatrick" <jkirk@spro.net>

X-posted from the Indology list for the info of members
interested in Ayurveda, plus news.
J. Kirkpatrick
________________________________


Dear members of INDOLOGY,

eJIM, the eJournal of Indian Medicine, has just published its
latest issue at <http://bjournals.ub.rug.nl/index.php/ejim>
http://bjournals.ub.rug.nl/index.php/ejim. We invite you to
review the Table of Contents.

We would also like to draw your attention to our two news items.
The first is one is about the continuing search for a candidate
for the Jan Meulenbeld Chair, which is an initiative of the
Foundation for the Revitalization of Local Health Traditions,
Bangalore, India.

Secondly, eJIM Supplement 3 has appeared: Jan Meulenbeld, The
śītapitta group of disorders (urticaria and similar syndromes)
and its development in āyurvedic literature from early times to
the present day.

eJIM currently has 724 registered readers. eJIM is an Open
Access publication and makes no charge either to authors or to
readers. Users have to register in order to read the articles.
The counterpart of eJIM is ABIM, the Annotated Bibliography of
Indian Medicine, maintained by Jan Meulenbeld.
See the link GO TO ABIM top right on the eJIM website.

Thank you for the continuing interest in our journal,

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Phone +31-50 3080936
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