The economic sociology research network third interim conference takes place in Lisbon from 6-8 September 2006. The general objective of this conference is to report on recent empirical research, theoretical contributions and of course good combinations of the two to assess the general progress but also still lingering limitations of economic sociology. Here, following themes seem to enjoy particular prominence:
- Economic sociology and sociological theory
- Sociology of Financial Markets and
- Trust, Networks and Social Capital
- SME and Welfare State
- Open theme
The conference organizers particularly welcome contributions which explore the possibilities and limitations of ‘the knowledge economy’. The ‘rise of the knowledge economy’ has become a standard reference points to characterize contemporary changes of capitalist systems. With the concept comes a strong emphasis on research and innovation, new power and legitimacy structures, new role of the state and welfare provisions, new modes of competition, creation of new networks etc. Yet it seems unclear how the knowledge economy relates to our broader conceptual apparatus like embeddedness, performativity; how the ‘knowledge economy’ is about to change the work place, identities, role of trust, risk and contract within the economy.
Plenary Speakers:
Pascal Petit,
CNRS Director de Recherche at CEPN and CEPREMAP,
President of the European Association of Evolutionary Political Economy
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Conference Language: The Conference will be conducted in English
Expected number of participants: around 40 presentations plus audience.
Since the inception of the ESRN and its first meeting, held in the context of the Amsterdam ESA conference in 1999, there have been additional meetings held in Moscow, (2000), Helsinki (2001), Murcia (2003), Rethymno (2004), and Torún (2005). In the course of these meetings more than 280 papers have been presented and discussed. The papers cover an extensive array of economic sociology themes, and demonstrate a growth in interest in this expanding sociological subfield.
Publication:
- It is anticipated that a set of selected conference papers will be published.
- Participants are asked to give us priority in the publication of their papers presented in the conference.
Economic Sociology Research Network Co-chairs
Maria Nawojczyk - maria@list.pl
Oliver Kessler - oliver.kessler@uni-bielefeld.de
Rafael Marques - rmarques@iseg.utl.pt
Local Organizing Committee
SOCIUS Research Centre on Economic Sociology and the Sociology of Organizations
Registration fee, hotel and travel info:
- There is no registration fee.
- Colleagues interested in participating, please check the "Location" section above.
Conference Contact Address:
Economic Sociology Conference,
C/o Rafael Marques
Universidade Técnica de Lisboa
Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão
Departmento de Ciências Sociais
SOCIUS - Centro de Investigação em Sociologia Económica e das Organizações
Rua Miguel Lupi, 20
1249-078 Lisboa
Tel: (351) 213925800 - 213925938
Fax: (351) 213925940
E-mail: rmarques@iseg.utl.pt
It is my pleasure to welcome you all to Lisbon. This page will give some notes on how to get to Lisbon, choose an hotel, find the conference site, as well as some useful advices.
Most european companies have direct flights to Lisbon, so it won't be difficult to buy a cheap ticket, provided you book it in advance. Lisbon's airport is very close to the city center and you should be able to get to a downtown hotel (by taxi) in less than 20 minutes, paying about 10 Euros. The airport is also served by a plane bus, connecting the terminal to the city centre. Regular buses are also available, but there are no subway stations close to the airport.
We have a contract with a particular hotel in Lisbon that is used whenever we have visiting professors or researchers - Amazonia Lisboa Hotel. The hotel is within walking distance from the university (about 12 minutes). The hotel is a rather good three star situated on a very calm spot of the city. Answering some of your requests, I've just blocked 70 rooms for the conference for the period between September 5 to September 10. The tariffs are very good - 60,5 Euros (single) and 73 Euros (double). In order to have a first hint on the number of rooms I should keep, I would like to know if you are interested in this hotel or not. Confirmations and reservations should be made until August 5. Anyway, I'll give you more information on how to proceed until this weekend.
Amazonia Lisboa Hotel
Travessa da Fábrica dos Pentes, 12
1250-106 Lisboa
Telephone:
(+351) 213 877 006
(+351) 707 200 314 (Reservations)
Fax:
(+351) 213 879 090
(+351) 210 053 021 (Reservations)
The conference will take place in ISEG - Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestao - Rua do Quelhas, 6. The University is situated in a historical area not far from the city centre. From the major building you'll have a wonderful view over the city hills and the Tagus river.
Buses and trams are the best way to get to the University. You can find the time tables of these buses/trams below. The University Map depicts the various university buildings - 7 is Assembleia da Republica - the Portuguese Parliament (where most buses stop) and 1 is the conference building. Lisbon Map gives you the city map as well as a bus and subway map. The conference spot is the U that stands close to 100 - P. S. Bento (near the river - F9)
Bus Lisbon Map | Subway Network Diagram | University Map
Tram 28: 1 | 2 - get out at Cç da Estrela - Borges Carneiro.
Bus 100: 1 | 2 - get out at Palacio S. Bento.
Bus 27: 1 | 2 - get out at Estrela.
Bus 6: 1 | 2 - get out at Assembleia da Republica.
Bus 49: 1 | 2 - get out at Assembleia da Republica.
Bus 13: 1 | 2 - get out at Assembleia da Republica.
The Lisbon card is a good option if you plan to visit the city, its museums and the sorroundig areas. The taxi voucher and the shopping card should be considered in case you plan to buy from touristic shops and do not like public transportation.
September is still a busy month in Lisbon, so you should book your hotel room in advance. You can book it directly, but the best prices can be found at HotelClub. In Lisbon you're never far from the city center, but avoid hotels in the East/Parque das Nacoes because it takes too long to get to the University. Lisbon is not the cheapest place to live in, but you'll be able to find hotels ranging from 50 Euros night to 400.
Lisbon is not as safe as it used to be, but violent crime is unusual and the city center remains calm. During the day you can walk around Lisbon and its surroundings without any problem. Try to keep your belongings close to you whenever you use public transportation. Pickpocketing is the most usual crime in Lisbon.
People are usually friendly and it won't be difficult to find English speakers. Portuguese food is well known for its quality and you should taste shell fish and fish dishes.
If you are planning some post conference tours, there are many interesting spots that you should visit, either in the Lisboa area or in other parts of the country - Algarve (in the south) is known for its white sand beaches, Geres (in the North) offers some wonderful landscapes, Porto (Portugal's second city) and Coimbra (housing one of the oldest european universities) are important cultural itineraries. Close to Lisbon, Sintra (a romatic spot whorshiped by Lord Byron) and Cascais (a living memory of a WWII safe haven, full of spy stories, casino events and royal refugees) also deserve a visit.
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