Friday, August 9, 2013

[AAG 2014] Call for Papers; Emerging Themes; Lesser Known Florida

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August 9, 2013 - In This Issue:
Florida and Word Map
JOIN US IN FLORIDA.
Tampa, Florida
April 8-12, 2014
Learn the latest in research and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience. Meet and network with geographers, environmental scientists, and GIS specialists. Join AAG in Tampa April 8-12, 2014.
The AAG Annual Meeting is an interdisciplinary forum open to anyone with an interest in geography and related disciplines. All scholars, researchers, and students are welcome to present.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Register and Submit Abstracts for AAG 2014 Meeting

Online registration is now open for the AAG Annual Meeting to be held in Tampa, Fla., April 8-12, 2014. Presenters and speakers may submit their abstracts after registering to attend the meeting. Read the Call for Papers and Abstract Guidelines for more information.

EMERGING THEMES
Emerging Themes at the AAG Florida Meeting

The AAG encourages attendees to develop themes relevant to the meeting's location or influenced by political and intellectual trends within the discipline. The AAG is currently identifying themes to help focus discussion and provide a fresh and engaging structure to the conference program. Current themes include "Geographies of Climate Change" and "Racism and Violence." Other themes will follow. In addition, AAG Past President Eric Sheppard will deliver his past presidential plenary on "Thinking Geographically About Capitalism." Stay tuned for more details as they become available. More about the AAG Annual Meeting.

FOCUS ON FLORIDA
A Lesser Known Florida

There is more to Florida than beaches, warm ocean water, and amusement parks, according to Christine Mitchell, a Ph.D. candidate at Florida Atlantic University. In this "Focus on Florida" article, Mitchell writes, "The space between Florida's east and west coast is rarely noticed but is rich in diverse habitats and landscapes, and livelihood practices." For instance, Florida is the second largest producer of vegetables and fruits in the country. Read more.


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