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Transformative Possibilities in the Global SouthThe 4th annual conference of the Sociology of Development SectionMarch 13-15, 2015Brown University, Providence, RIThe Department of Sociology and the Watson Institute for International Studies at Brown University will host the 4th annual conference of the Sociology of Development section of the American Sociological Association.  The conference will be held March 13-15, 2015, in Providence, Rhode Island.  The theme of the conference is “Transformative Possibilities in the Global South.”The conference explores the forces -- politics, movements, state structures, policies and institutions -- that might drive more inclusive, sustainable, and genuinely democratic trajectories of development in the Global South.  A series of plenary sessions and invited keynote speakers will focus on selected conference themes, but other sessions will be organized entirely based on papers that are accepted through this open call.  We encourage all scholars with interest in development, including scholars from fields other than sociology, to consider attending. The conference is open to all, whether you are presenting or not.If you are interested in presenting a paper, please follow the instructions below.  All papers will be given full consideration and if accepted organized into panels of no more than 4 speakers.  We are especially interested in papers that present new research material.To submit a paper proposal:1.     Prepare a 2 page abstract (no more than 500 words)2.     Go to www.brown.edu/academics/sociology/socdev to complete application form and submit abstractThe deadline for submission is Monday, November 24.Note: There is no fee for registration. Partial funding to defray costs of airfare/lodging will be available for some graduate participants and for some international scholars.  Applications for financial support will be available after papers have been accepted.For questions, please contact our Conference Coordinator at Ricarda_Hammer@brown.eduWe hope to see you in Providence,The organizing committee:Peter EvansNitsan ChorevRicarda HammerPatrick HellerJose ItzigsohnTimmons RobertsAndrew Schrank