RSSS THEME events May 2007
Monday 28 May 2007
3.30pm-5.30pm
Ross Hohnen Room, Chancelry, ANU
'Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Indigenous Crime'
Compared with the non-Indigenous population, Indigenous people are
significantly more likely to be the victim of a crime, and more likely to
commit a crime. Indigenous people are also substantially more likely to be
incarcerated, and more likely to harm themselves while in custody.
In recent times, the media has focused attention on domestic violence in
Indigenous communities, but many other aspects of crime remain largely
ignored. Drawing on the perspectives of history, economics and law, the
discussion will ask: what can social science say about these challenges, and
how might policies be better crafted to address them?
Speakers:
* Boyd Hunter, Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
* Tim Rowse, History Program, Research School of Social Sciences
* Jennifer Clarke, College of Law
Moderator:
* Peter Radoll, Director, Jabal Indigenous Higher Education Centrep
Further details: Contact Andrew Leigh (Email: Andrew.Leigh@anu.edu.au)
Public & Private Reasoning Theme
The Epistemology of Experience: Friday, May 25 2007
Location: National Europe Centre, ANU
A one-day workshop on 'The Epistemology of Experience' will be held at the Australian National University on May 25, 2007, organized by the Philosophy Program in the Research School of Social Sciences.
The focus of the conference will be on the epistemic role of experience, particularly as this connects with issues surrounding basic knowledge. Speakers will include Carrie Jenkins, Jim Pryor, Nico Silins, and Declan Smithies.
Attendance at the workshop is free, but both lunch and morning/afternoon tea will be provided, so if you plan to attend please e-mail Daniel Stoljar at dstoljar at coombs.anu.edu.au by Monday May 21, 2007.
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