Himalaya: The Journal of
the Association for Nepal and Himalayan Studies, has recently published
a collection of papers on contemporary Ladakh. The special edition includes
contributions of IALS members Jonathan Demenge, Radhika Gupta, Salomeé Deboos,
Jennifer Aengst and a literature review from John Bray. Himalaya is a
biannual peer-reviewed journal that aims to cover all aspects of Himalayan
Studies. It publishes original research articles, short field reports,
conference reports and literature and photo essays from the Himalayas. Those
wishing to read the special edition can subscribe to the journal through the Himalaya
webpage here: <http://himalayajournal.org>. Back copies of the journal can be accessed electronically through the
archive, and the current edition will eventually be available here: (http://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/himalaya/).
On a
related note, the 3rd Association of Nepal and Himalayan Studies (ANHS – home of the
Himalaya journal) Himalayan Studies Conference that will be held at Yale
University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA from Friday 14 March to Sunday 16
March 2014 (see link http://hsc2014.commons.yale.edu/).
The theme of the conference will focus upon the idea of communities
within and across the Himalaya, partnerships between scholars, governments and
citizens, and communities of practice that support Himalayan Studies. The
Organising Committee will consider papers that do not explicitly address this
theme, but participants are encouraged to consider the role in their
presentation. THE DEADLINE FOR THE PAPER CALL IS 30TH SEPTEMBER
2013. The IALS would like to encourage Ladakhi researchers to use this
conference and similar conferences as a platform to present their work‑and
Ladakh‑to a wider audience. Those interested in participating should visit the
website for details of the “call for papers” and panel themes. Participation is
restricted to ANHS members, and the webpage gives details of how to become a
member.
