CALL FOR PAPERS ISHPSSB 1999 International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology, 1999 Meeting Wednesday July 7 - Sunday July 11 (subject to confirmation), Oaxaca, Mexico The ISHPSSB program committee welcomes proposals for individual papers and sessions on topics related to all facets of the history, philosophy, and social studies of biology. Forms for submitting proposals are available on the World Wide Web at http://www.phil.vt.edu/ishpssb/submissions/program.html Forms will also be included in the ISHPSSB Fall Newsletter and are available from Michael Dietrich at the address below. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JANUARY 15, 1999 While participants are strongly encouraged to submit proposals for Panels, Roundtables, Discussion Sessions or innovative and experimental sessions, individual papers are welcome as well. All Proposals must include an organizer and his or her address, including an email address (if they have one). There will be some travel funds available to support graduate students presenting papers at the conference. For further information about available funding, please contact David Magnus at [log in to unmask] or Graduate Studies Director, Center for Bioethics, 3401 Market St., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104. FAX: (215) 573-4931. The International Society for History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB) brings together scholars from diverse disciplines, including the life sciences as well as history, philosophy, and social studies of science. ISHPSSB summer meetings are known for innovative, transdisciplinary sessions, and for fostering informal, co-operative exchanges and on-going collaborations. For further information consult the ISHPSSB webpages at http://www.phil.vt.edu/ishpssb/ or Contact Michael Dietrich Department of Biology Dartmouth College Hanover, NH 03755 (603) 646-1171 FAX (603) 646-1347 [log in to unmask]