There is a growing awareness of the central role of the landscapes as embodiments of natural and historical values. In many areas, however, landscapes are being altered dramatically. Critics note a trend towards placelessness, as [...]
Nov 162012
Sessions
Nov 162012
Moving from justice to health regulation, cannabis dispensaries and harm reduction strategies have become a topic of major interest in recent scholarship. Within this framework, human rights now constitute an important aspect of the drug [...]
Nov 162012
Greater recognition and awareness of the severity and pervasiveness of domestic violence has prompted calls for change in how this issue is addressed in our society. In recent decades, legislation and policy changes have been [...]
Nov 162012
This session approaches the theme of this year’s congress reflectively. Understanding it is devoted to the exploration of the tensions of inclusion and exclusion, it reflects on the unwitting barriers that the congress itself creates [...]
Nov 162012
This session will provide an opportunity for scholars to present current thinking and research findings relating to a sociological understanding of religion in Canada. Session Organizer: Reginald Bibby, PhD, University of Lethbridge, bibby@uleth.ca Session Chair: [...]