From ts730688@oak.cats.ohiou.edu Fri Sep 20 17:38:19 1996 Date: Fri, 20 Sep 1996 19:43:20 -0400 (EDT) From: Thomas Alan Smucker To: PPN@csf.colorado.edu Subject: Migration-fertility connection Greetings PPNers, I am a geography graduate student planning to do a thesis on a topic related to demographic transition. I am interested in looking at the historical system of male labor migration (and the system of subsistence agriculture which has subsidized it) in Kenya and how it may influence fertility based on the fact that migration in most other areas where fertility is declining has been largely female dominated. First, can someone suggest any literature which asserts the importance of female-dominated rural-urban migration to fertility decline? Second, does anyone know of recent research on Southern or East Africa that suggests that migrant sex ratios are declining. Any suggestions at all would be welcome. Thanks, Tom Smucker From gimenez@csf.Colorado.EDU Mon Sep 23 20:14:33 1996 Date: Mon, 23 Sep 1996 20:14:32 -0600 (MDT) From: Martha Gimenez To: ppn@csf.Colorado.EDU Subject: RE: SYMPOSIUM ON POPN, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT-THAILAND-JAN '97 (fwd) ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 20 Sep 1996 23:31:34 -0700 (GMT) From: Chittraporn Chotipimai To: jhamand@ippf.attmail.com Gimenez@spot.Colorado.EDU Subject: RE: SYMPOSIUM ON POPN, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT-THAILAND-JAN '97 (fwd) Dear Colleagues I would be very grateful if you could disseminate the following Symposium announcement. Yours sincerely Chittraporn Chotipimai (for Dr. Anchalee Singhanetra-Renard, Conference Coordinator) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> C A L L F O R P A P E R S >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON POPULATION, HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT CHIANG MAI UNIVERSITY, THAILAND, 7-11 January 1997 The Department of Geography, Chiang Mai University, is organizing a symposium on POPULATION, HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT on behalf of the IGU Commission on Population and the Environment in Chiang Mai, Thailand 7-11 January 1997. The symposium will be held with the participation of the Commission on Health. The symposium will include the following topics: The Geographical Inequalities of Health Definitions, concepts, methodological problems; indicators of health within populations; geographical pattern of the epidemiological transition. Health and Gender Gender inequalities and their impact on health within populations. Health and the Environment The impact of environmental conditions on health; the influence of environmental degradation. Population, Development and Health Consequences of the development process on health. Abstracts Abstracts should be received no later than 1 November 1996 and should be accompanied (or preceded) by the author's completed registration form. Papers Papers should not exceed 5000 words and must be received no later than 30 November 1996. All papers will be printed in the conference proceedings as received, so a high-quality camera-ready copy with 2.54 cm (1 ") margins is required, single spacing and 12 point type (Times Roman preferred). All pages should be numbered in pencil in the top left-hand corner. Study Tour/Excursion There will be two tours during the symposium: a half day historical/ sociological study tour of the city of Chiang Mai; and a one-day excursion. Registration Registration for the symposium is US$ 200.00. This includes the reception, lunches, morning and afternoon teas during the conference, conference dinner, study tour, excursion, and a copy of the conference proceedings. An accompanying partner fee of US$ 90.00 provides access to the reception, conference dinner, study tour and excursion. The registration and accompanying partner fees are non-refundable. The completed registration form and registration fee should be received no later than 1 November 1996. Confirmation will be received in writing. Official Language All discussion of the conference will be conducted in English and French. Official letter of invitation Those who require an official letter of invitation to attend the conference should write to the conference organiser specifying details. This is to assist participants who need to obtain a visa or permission to attend and is not an official invitation. Visas It is recommended you contact the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate to find out about visa requirements for travel to Thailand. Method of Payment Payment for both registration and accommodation may be made by bank draft, bank transfer or credit card. Accommodation The symposium formally commences with a reception on the evening of 7 January 1997 and ends on the afternoon of 11 January 1997. Accommodation for participants will be available at UNISERV (the university guest house), and the Amari Rincome Hotel (the symposium venue). Both accommodation types are conveniently located close to banks, a post office, shops and restaurants. Accommodation must be paid in full when making a reservation. UNISERV Moderately priced accommodation located on Chiang Mai University campus. All rooms have private bathrooms. Restaurant facilities are available. Room rates are as follows (breakfast is not included in prices quoted): A Air-conditioning & TV (single/twin) US$ 18.00 B Air-conditioning only (single/twin) US$ 16.00 Amari Rincome Hotel Comfortable accommodation with pool and restaurant facilities. The hotel is also the venue for the symposium. Room rates are as follows (prices include American breakfast): A Air-conditioning, fridge, TV (single) US$ 38.00 B Air-conditioning, fridge, TV (twin) US$ 42.00 Pre Conference Deadlines 1 November 1996 Registration 1 November 1996 Receipt of abstracts 30 November 1996 Receipt of papers For further information about the symposium contact: Dr. Anchalee Singhanetra-Renard PO Box 87 Chiang Mai University Chiang Mai 50202 Thailand Fax: +66 53 222 763 Phone: +66 53 221 699 Ext. 3572 Email: ----------------------------------------------------------