CFP: Political Violence and the Sacred

The organizers invite proposals for a conference on "Politics, Violence and the Sacred: Exploring René Girard’s thought in Security and International Studies" hosted by the University of Central Lancashire, UK from 23-24 May 2013. The aim of the Conference is bring together a range of scholars in international relations, security, social and political theory which may develop a multidisciplinary engagement with René Girard’s work and its relevance for contemporary International Studies. A Special Issue of a journal and/or an edited volume is also envisaged as an outcome of the event. Abstracts of no more than 250 words should be submitted by e-mail (with “2013 Girard Conference”) to to Dr. Antonio Cerella (acerella@uclan.ac.uk) by February 15, 2013. Please see the conference blog for more information.