Eleventh International, Interdisciplinary Conference

1) The U.S. goal to establish itself as the hegemonic world power, militarily, politically, and economically

2)   The likely national and global consequences of this commitment

3)  Feasible alternative ways to provide a stable world with planetary peace and human well-being

4) Features or inherent tendencies of any empire or types of empire

5) Philosophical implications and significance of these dreams and nightmares

6) Moral and political implications of any commitment to establishing a world empire

7) "There can be hegemony or there can be survival but not both." Is this thesis defensible?

8) The neo-conservative philosophy of hegemony and a critique of this

Location for the IPPNO Conference:  "The Main Lodge" at Selu Conservancy

Registration fee:

Developed countries: US $120 (after April 20, $160). Students of developed countries: US $85 (after April 20, $125). Developing countries: US $50 (after April 20, $90).

Deadlines:

Abstracts and paper titles due by April 30, final paper in electronic copy by May 15.

Description:

The Conference will include Friday and Saturday at Radford University’s beautiful Selu Conservancy, with transport provided for the 15 minute ride from campus to the Conservancy. On Saturday afternoon it will include hiking and/or canoeing for those who wish to enjoy these beautiful Virginia surroundings. It also includes guided use of Radford University’s planetarium/telescope at Selu Saturday night. The registration fee includes coffee breaks, as well as continental breakfasts and box lunches provided at Selu, Friday and Saturday, and the banquet on Saturday evening.

Lodging

in Radford University’s comfortable dorms is $35.75 per night for a single room, $25.85 per night for a double (with roommate). For off campus lodging see http://www.radford.edu/AboutRU/Lodging.html. Other breakfasts and dinners will be available in the University campus dining facilities at low cost. Inexpensive transportation is available from Roanoke Airport.

On-line registration

at www.radford.edu/~conf-serv Email: conf-serv@radford.edu Phone: 540 831 6037

Abstracts and paper submissions

should also be sent to the Conference Services email address or to IPPNO Conference, Conference Services, Radford University, Box 6911, Radford, Virginia, 24142, USA.

For information contact Dr. Glen T. Martin at gmartin@radford.edu

The Radford University Telescope and Planetarium - disguised as a silo at Selu Conservancy

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