ICAS UPDATE 6 / 17 January 2011
AAS-ICAS Meeting ’70 Years of Asian Studies’
The joint AAS-ICAS meeting ‘70 Years of Asian Studies’ in Honolulu (31 March – 3 April 2011) expects to draw an attendance of at least 4000 participants, exhibitors, and visitors. As organizers we are grateful for the overwhelming interest shown by applicants from all over the world. For the latest news about the joint meeting see: www.asian-studies.org/conference
ICAS Book Prize 2011 Long lists
Nearly 200 books were submitted for the ICAS Book Prize 2011 (IBP) from 40 renowned academic publishers worldwide. The Longs lists for both the humanities and social sciences categories were announced. In each category 15 books have been long listed. Likewise the short lists for the Best PhD in the humanities and social sciences, containing 3 titles each, were announced. See: www.icassecretariat.org/icas-book-prize-2011-long-lists
Vote for the Colleagues Choice Award at www.icassecretariat.org/polling-booth-2011
Asian Book Series Focus
The Newsletter of the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) will include a special focus section on Asian Book Series which will be inserted in the AAS-ICAS Meeting bag. Nearly 50 percent of all book submitted for the IBP 2011 are part of a series. It made us curious about the story behind the world of Asian Book Series.
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New Publications AAS
The Association for Asian Studies is excited to announce publication of new titles in its “Key Issues” and “Asia Past & Present” and series. Order your copies today! For a full list of AAS publications, please visit www.asian-studies.org/publications/index.htm
The joint AAS-ICAS meeting will certainly be a memorable event, so don’t miss it!
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On behalf of the ICAS Team
Dr Paul van der Velde
Chief Executive Officer
