Official ISHPSSB Announcement: "Before Darwin" workshop up
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As previously announced, a thematic ISHPSSB off-year workshop on "Natural History and Evolution Just Before Darwin" will be held in the city of Itu, Sao Paulo State, Brazil, from 7 to 9 December 2008. This workshop is included in the series of events commemorating the second centennial of Darwin's birthday and the sesquicentennial of publication of "The Origin of Species." Its subject is the period preceding the publication of Darwin's fundamental works. The invited speakers who confirmed their presence are Richard Burkhardt, Thomas F. Glick and Nelson Papavero.

Scholars interested in presenting a paper should submit an abstract with 500 to 800 words, plus bibliography, before July 30 (note this is an extension of the previously announced deadline). Abstracts should be sent to [log in to unmask].

There are funds provided by the ISHPSSB and by ABFHiB for graduate students who will participate in the meeting.

Further information can be found at:
http://www.abfhib.org/Eventos/Before-Darwin-e.htm


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