International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS)

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) will draw an attendance of more than 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 Short lists
Nearly 200 books were submitted for the ICAS Book Prize 2011 (IBP) from 40 renowned academic publishers worldwide. The short lists for both the Humanities and Social Sciences categories were announced. In each category 5 books have been long listed. The short lists for the Best PhD in the Humanities and Social Sciences have been announced in January. See: www.icassecretariat.org/icas-book-prize-2011-long-lists

Colleagues' Choice Award
More than 4500 votes have already been cast for the Colleagues’ Choice Award at www.icassecretariat.org/polling-booth-2011 The deadline is 20 March 2011.

Asian Book Series Focus
The Newsletter of the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) includes a special focus section on Asian Book Series See: www.iias.nl/icas7-supplement

Book Launch
On Thurday 31 March 4 new books will IIAS / ICAS Publications Series will be launched. Join us at booth IIAS / ICAS booths 403/405 at 4-5 p.m. see: http://www.icassecretariat.org/book-launch-iias-amp-icas-publications-series-honolulu-31-march-2011

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On behalf of the ICAS Team

Dr Paul van der Velde
Chief Executive Officer