http://chomsky.arts.adelaide.edu.au/history/CentreFoodDrink/
> RESEARCH CENTRE FOR THE HISTORY OF FOOD AND
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> INTRODUCTION TO THE CENTRE
>
> The Department of History is establishing a Research Centre for the
> History of Food and Drink. The Research Centre's activities will
> embrace the history of food and drink in both an Australian and a
> global context. It will examine the history of food and drink in the
> various stages from their production to consumption, in their
> relationship to national and international politics, society, and
> economy, and in their environmental and medical effects and cultural
> meanings.
>
> The purpose of the Research Centre is to promote:
>
> * Research in the history of food and drink, especially
> collaborative, interdisciplinary, and cross-institutional
> research.
> * Community awareness of the importance of the history of food and
> drink to an understanding of economy, society, and culture.
> * South Australia as a destination for cultural tourism in the area
> of fine food and drink.
> * An appreciation of the ethnic diversity of Australia's food and
> drink.
>
> The Research Centre's activities will include:
>
> * Attracting grants and supporting the grant applications of
> members of the Research Centre.
> * Hosting conferences, seminars, public lectures, exhibitions, and
> distinguished visiting academics.
> * Teaching subjects and encouraging students to undertake theses
> and dissertations on the history of food and drink.
> * Establishing a journal, a monograph series, and a web site.
> * Developing library resources in the history of food and drink,
> and promoting the use of those already on hand, such as the State
> Library's wine collection.
> * Undertaking consultancy and commissioned work for the public and
> private sectors.
> * Becoming the umbrella organisation for research in the history of
> food and drink for South Australia, attracting members from other
> disciplines, other tertiary institutions, public agencies, and
> private individuals.
>
> We seek members with research interests in the history of food and
> drink, but we realise that many people without such research interests
> have a general interest in the topic and would hence appreciate the
> opportunity to take part in some of the Research Centre's activities.
> All are welcome! Membership is free until we have something tangible
> to offer for your money.
>
> To become a member send your information according to the following
> format to the director
>
> A. Lynn Martin
> Department of History
> University of Adelaide
> Adelaide SA 5005
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
> 1. Name
> 2. Position and address (including telephone, fax, and email)
> 3. Research interests or areas of expertise in the history of food
> and drink (use separate sheet if necessary)
> 4. May we cite your research interests in our publicity?In which
> activities of the Centre would you like to participate?
> 5. What could the Centre do for you?
> 6. Any suggestions? Other activities? Possible members? People or
> organisations to contact for support?
>
> CALL FOR PAPERS
>
> The Research Centre's first international conference will take place
> at The University of Adelaide between 7-10 July 1998. The conference
> will focus on the areas of culinary history, the history of alcohol
> and the history of famines, but papers on other aspects of the history
> of food and drink will be welcome. Sandwiching the conference will be
> tours of the McLaren Vale and Barossa Valley wine districts.
>
> For information or offers of papers (including a 100-word abstract and
> a short CV) contact:
>
> The Conference Convenor
> Research Centre for the History of Food and Drink
> Department of History
> The University of Adelaide
> Adelaide SA 5005
>
>
>
> OTHER WEBSITES
>
> * The Medieval/Renaissance Food Homepage
> * History of Food and Drink, Department of History, Indiana
> University-Purdue
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