Society for the Study of French HIstory Annual Conference 2010 - Theme: Ageing and Health
Proposals are invited for thirty-minute papers (in either English or French) on any aspect of French history from the late medieval to the modern period. Proposals for panels of two or three papers are also invited. Our theme is not exclusive as to subject. Panel-paper contributions can properly reflect the broad diversity of the discipline of French History. However, we would be particularly interested in receiving proposals in and around the following subjects:
- Issues around theoretical frameworks and historiography of ageing and health
- History of Medicine
- Public Health Policy
- Treatment of Demographic Issues
- Mental Health
- Treatment of Old Age in French Society and or as a historical subject
We therefore invite the submission of papers that explore this theme from various angles and perspectives. As always, the conference welcomes papers on metropolitan or overseas France, on its diverse cities or regions, and on all issues including class, gender, race, etc.
Plenary speakers at this year’s conference are Elinor Accampo (University of Southern California), Colin Jones (Queen Mary's College, University of London). Proposals, including an abstract of no more than 250 words and a brief CV, should be sent electronically to the email address below. The deadline for submissions is 31 January 2010. ssfh2010@ncl.ac.uk

