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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

CALL FOR PAPERS -- The 10th Asian Urbanization Conference, 16-19 August 2009, Hong Kong

CALL FOR PAPERS

International Conference

The 10th Asian Urbanization Conference

Organized by the Centre of Urban Studies and Urban Planning, Faculty of Architecture, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People’s Republic of China

16-19 August 2009

Conference Themes:

Theoretical or empirical studies on urban form and process, urban population change including migration, urban systems, quality of life, sustainable development, city marketing & economic development, social justice, urban governance, applications related to GIS, comparative urbanization, and environmental conditions in Asian cities. Other papers which contribute to an understanding of Asian urbanization are welcomed.

Abstract Information:

Abstracts should be no more than 200 words and should be prepared in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, or compatible format. All paper abstracts must be submitted electronically using the conference's online submission and review system at http://papersubmission.hku.hk/asia2009/. Please contact asia2009@hku.hk should you have further queries.

For your abstract please use the following format:

Paper Title.

Family Name, Given Name.

Affiliation.

E-mail Address.

The preference is for an abstract of no more than 200 words. Typically, abstracts provide some indications of the research questions, study area, data, methodology, and major findings. Co-authors should be indicated with the lead presenter / author.



Submission of complete papers is strongly encouraged. Selected papers will be considered for publication.



Deadlines:

Deadline for Paper Abstracts


15 February 2009

Acceptance of Paper Abstracts


1 April 2009

Deadline for Early Bird Registration and Paper Submission


30 June 2009

Deadline for Hotel Booking


15 July 2009

Local Field Trip


16 August 2009

Conference


17-18 August 2009

Optional Field Trip to Shenzhen/Pearl River Delta Region

(additional fee is required)


18-19 August 2009



Contact Persons:

Principle Organizer

Professor Anthony G. O. Yeh

Centre of Urban Studies and Urban Planning

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong SAR

People’s Republic of China

Email: hdxugoy@hkucc.hku.hk

Tel. (852)-2859-2721

Fax. (852)- 2559-0468


Dr. Roger C. K. Chan

Centre of Urban Studies and Urban Planning

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong SAR

People’s Republic of China

Email: hrxucck@hkucc.hku.hk

Tel. (852)-2859-2721

Fax. (852)- 2559-0468



Asian Urban Research Association Secretary

Dr. George Pomeroy

Shippensburg University

1871 Old Main Drive

Shippensburg PA 17257

U.S.A.

Email: gmpome@ship.edu

Tel. (1)-717-477-1776



Academic Advising Committee

Professor Yue-man, Yeung

Emeritus Professor of Geography and Resource Management

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong SAR

People’s Republic of China


Professor Si-ming, Li

Hong Kong Baptist University

Hong Kong SAR

People’s Republic of China




Professor George C. S. Lin

The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong SAR

People’s Republic of China

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