CfP: Political Networks Conference

The Third Annual Political Networks Conference will be held May 19-21, 2010 at Duke University. The conference calls for paper proposals on all aspects of political networks. Submissions are encouraged from a wide range of disciplines including, but not limited to, political science, sociology, economics, anthropology, psychology, business, information systems, and complex systems. Methodological approaches may include, but are not limited to, statistical studies, laboratory and field experiments, ethnography, formal models, and computer simulations. Papers report on investigations of individual political behavior; interactions of individuals with traditional and online media; activist participation in interest groups, social movements, and political parties; interest group and corporate relationships with government agencies and officials; relationships within and among local, state, and federal government agencies; legislator communications and alliance formation; the political implications of international trade flows; ethnic cooperation and conflict; international alliances and conflict; and/or a wide range of other political topics.

Details, including links to registration, application for aid, and accommodations, are available at the conference website. February 15 is the deadline for proposals.