WELCOME TO ISECSThe International Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies, founded with the initiative of Theodore Besterman, promotes the growth, development and coordination of studies and research relating to the eighteenth century in all aspects of its cultural heritage (historical, philosophical, ideological, religious, linguistic, literary, scientific, artistic, juridical) in all countries, without exception; the Society is non-profit-making and non-political. ISECS PRESIDENCYProfessor Marc André Bernier (Canada) was elected president of ISECS in 2011. EVENTS
ISECS International Seminars for early career scholars
Bloomington (IN, USA) 2-7 July 2012 Enlightenment Liberties • Information (pdf) ISECS INTERNATIONAL CONGRESSInternational congresses take place every 4 years attracting between 600 and 1,200 participants. The next congress will be held in Rotterdam in 2015. NEWS AND UPDATESFriday, February 3, 2012
• Forthcoming conferences ("La physiognomonie entre représentations et interprétations", "L'amour au château, Rencontres d'archéologie et d'histoire en Périgord", "Monologuer : situations, formes et pratiques", "Former un bon citoyen. Ordre social et discipline morale dans les villes de l'espace suisse", "Le Salon de l'Académie royale de peinture et sculpture : archéologie d'une institution", "Rêves d'autorité dans le discours et la pratique des Lumières") Recent updates
• Publications ("Joy and Laughter in the 18th Century: ISECS Conference Days in Kolding, August 2010") |
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