History of Emotions Conference (USA)

Conference Dates: 1–2 June 2018
Location: George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Enquiries: Email Peter Stearns, George Mason University pstearns@gmu.edu
Registration: Register by 1 May via the conference website: https://emotionshistory.wordpress.com/page/

This Conference seeks to address major issues in the field of the history of emotions: periodisation, relevant theory and interdisciplinarity, comparative approaches, teaching and public outreach. There will also be discussion of the formation of a virtual organisation for scholars working on the history of emotions in North America, in coordination with the Society for the History of Emotions (SHE).

Conference Organisers:

• Susan Matt, Weber State University
• Peter Stearns, George Mason University

Supported by the Society for the History of Emotions

Confirmed Speakers:

• William Reddy, Duke University
• Piroska Nagy, Université du Québec à Montréal
• David Konstan, New York University