Tripartite Discussion on the Urban Theory for [i]Ars Vivendi[/i] Vol. 6, Special Issue on Urbanity
Project's aims
The purpose of this tripartite discussion is to describe the present situation in provincial cities from the point of view of historical/ideological changes, linking the insights to the “Tokyo City Theory”.
During the discussion, the participants will mainly focus on several urban theories of cities other than Tokyo (Kansai and a provincial city α) not leaving out the differences of the cities in terms of their historical context, and strive to reach conclusions that cannot be reduced to the insights already present in the Tokyo City Theory. The three participants, namely, Takashi Sakai, Teruhito Ushiro, and Masayuki Maegawa, are all conducting research in the urban theory, and this occasion shall be a good opportunity to find new viewpoints by applying their respective approaches (while confirming the points of difference) to the issues of provincial cities.
The proceedings of the discussion will be printed in the Volume 6 of the Ars Vivendi (journal published by the Research Center for Ars Vivendi at Ritsumeikan University) planned as a special issue on urbanity.
| Date | October 20, 2012 (Sat.)13:00 to 16:00 |
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| Place | Soshikan Building 401/402, Kinugasa Campus, Ritsumeikan University |
| Host | Research Center for Ars Vivendi at Ritsumeikan University |
| Quorum | 10 people (prior booking required) Deadline for applications: October 10 (Wed.) (* We will stop accepting applications once all the places are taken.) |
| Language | Japanese |
| Panelists | Takashi Sakai (Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University) Teruhito Ushiro (Center for Arts and Sciences, Fukui Prefectural University) Masayuki Maegawa (Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Osaka Prefecture University) |
| Moderator | Josuke Amada (Graduate School of Core Ethics and Frontier Sciences, Ritsumeikan University) |
Applications and inquiries
Please forward your applications and inquiries via e-mail to Akira Abe, Research Center for Ars Vivendi at Ritsumeikan University.
Email: akiradical(at)gmail.com
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Also, please enter “10/20 Tripartite Discussion on the Urban Theory for Ars Vivendi Vol. 6, Special Issue on Urbanity: participation request” in the message title field, and give your full name, affiliation, and contact address in the body of the message.
If you wish to submit your application or make an inquiry by methods other than e-mail, please contact the administrative office of the Research Center for Ars Vivendi at Ritsumeikan University.
Telephone: 075-465-8475
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