================= HES POSTING ================= CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND PARTICIPANTS University of Limburg Tenth Annual Heilbronn Symposium in Economics and the Social Sciences Sunday, June 29, 1997 Heilbronn, Germany The Tenth Heilbronn Symposium in Economics and the Social Sciences will be devoted to the work of Karl Bucher (1847- 1930). SYMPOSIUM BACKGROUND: Deeply steeped in the tradition of German historical political economy, Bucher emphasized non-market forms of exchange, the theory of economic development and the theory of mass production, even including seemingly extraneous elements such as music into the realm of his explanatory endeavor. Fascinated by the institution of the newspaper, he can also be considered one of the founders of the modern theory of mass communication. SYMPOSIUM PURPOSE: In accordance with the mission of the Heilbronn symposia, the purpose of this conference is threefold. First, we want to systematically examine Bucher's work in the light of contemporary theory. Second, we want to look at his work from the point of view of current practical needs and challenges. And thirdly, the conference also serves the purpose of making this theoretical heritage in political economy available to the international community of scholars. SYMPOSIUM LOCATION: The conference will be held in Heilbronn on Sunday, June 29, 1997. The conference site is the traditional Schiefshaus at less than five minutes distance from the railroad station. On Saturday, June 28, at six o'clock, conference participants will gather in the Hotel Gotz and they will have dinner and get a chance to get to know each other. CONTACT: Please send your abstract and correspondence to: Name: Prof. Dr. Jurgen G. Backhaus E-Mail: MAILTO:[log in to unmask] Postal: University of Limburg, AE, P.O. Box 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands Phone: 011-31-43-388-3652/3636 Fax: 011-31-43-325-8440 ============ FOOTER TO HES POSTING ============ For information, send the message "info HES" to [log in to unmask]