ICCONSS2: 2nd International Conference in Contemporary Social Sciences University of Crete Rethymno, Greece, June 15-16, 2018 |
Conference website | http://icconss.soc.uoc.gr/en/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icconss2 |
Poster | download |
Abstract registration deadline | March 15, 2018 |
Submission deadline | March 15, 2018 |
Registration Deadline | April 30, 2018 |
2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL SCIENCES
Public Policy at the Crossroads: Social Sciences Leading the Way?
Call for Papers
In contemporary societies social science is oftentimes interlaced into public policy. Yet, informing public policy with social science research is a complex process which manifests power relations. Whether we refer to the local, regional, national or transnational level, designing public policy remains a convoluted and intricate series of actions and dynamics. Especially in the framework of the current globalised economy and the recent global economic crisis, developing and establishing public policy is undoubtedly affected by a multitude of factors. As such, the systematic study of public policy in its diverse aspects represents a challenge for the Social Sciences. Public policy analysis needs to critically reflect on its own role in (de)legitimising policies and also of its usage from state agents or public authorities. There is no doubt that these issues require interdisciplinary methods and approaches that trespass the borders of any individual social discipline. Only through an open and dynamic dialogue between the various fields that constitute social science and beyond it will it be possible to effectively address the crucial issues that relate to the development and implementation of public policy in our days.
The Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Crete, aware of these challenges and the interdisciplinary nature of the issues that arise regarding public policy in contemporary social and financial conditions, announces the organisation of an international conference on the subject of public policy and the role of social sciences. Researchers from all fields of social science (including economics, political science, psychology, sociology, history and social anthropology) are invited to participate. Interdisciplinary approaches are particularly welcome, as are papers with a comparative analytical perspective. Topics -indicatively- include:
List of Topics
- Economic policy
- Employment and unemployment policies
- (Re)distribution of income, welfare policies and social cohesion
- Educational policies and reform
- Urban policy
- Rural policy
- Mental health care policy
- Health care reforms
- Refugee and migration policies
- Environmental policies
- Energy Policy
- Youth Policy
- Effectiveness of policy reforms
- Methodological issues and theoretical inquiries in the study of public policy.
- Public policy in comparative perspective.
- Public policy in historical perspective.
Committees
Organizing committee
- Dimitris Mylonakis
- Nikolaos Giannellis
- Athena Skoulariki
- Dimitris Sakellaridis
- Emmanouil Tzanakis
- Yiannis Karayiannis
- Sofia Triliva
Invited Speakers
- John Cromby, Reader in Psychology, University of Leicester
- Gary Dymski, Professor of Applied Economics, University of Leeds
- Maria Petmesidou, Professor of Sociology, Democritus University of Thrace
Venue
The 2nd International Conference in Contemporary Social Sciences will take place in the campus of the University of Crete in the city of Rethymnon. The university campus is located within a short distance from the city centre (about 5 Km). Free bus transfer will be arranged from the hotels to the university campus and vice-versa for all participants.
Contact
For more information about the conference and any queries, please contact the organizing committee or the conference secretariat:
The University of Crete, University Campus, Gallos, 741 00 Rethymno, GREECE website: http://icconss.soc.uoc.gr e-mail: icconss@soc.uoc.gr