February 3-4, 2011 International Symposium «Risk, Social Stratification, and Changes in Institutions»,
Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania, USA.

Organizers:

• Yoshimichi Sato (CSSI, Tohoku University);
• Ayumi Takenaka (CSSI, Tohoku University and Department of Sociology, Bryn Mawr College);
• Jun Imai (CSSI, Tohoku University).

Abstracts: October 20, 2010.

This symposium attempts to widen the scope to understand the dynamic interplay between institutional changes, risk re-allocation, and social stratification in the age of globalization. We are especially interested in exploring the issue in comparative perspective.

If you are interested in participating, please send us (see contact information below) an abstract of about 300-400 words with contact information and a brief CV by 20 October 2010. You will hear from us by the beginning of November 2010.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact jimai@sal.tohoku.ac.jp.

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