The
Society of Automotive Historians is seeking proposals for papers to be
presented at its Ninth Biennial Automotive History Conference, to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 12-14, 2012. The conference theme is “A World of Cars: Manufacturers, Drivers, and the Impact
of Globalization.” It will focus on the international growth of the industry, initially by North American, later by European, and more recently by Asian manufacturers, leading to the dominance of integrated multinational
corporations. Please see the
full call for papers (scroll down the SAH page) for recommended topics. Proposals should include the title of the submission, names and
affiliations of presenters, chairs, and other participants, together with
addresses, phone/fax numbers, email addresses of contact personnel,
the proposed format (paper, panel, workshop, etc.), and a one-page abstract
describing the content of the presentation. Proposals must be received
by
October 31, 2011. Proposals should be submitted by email to
Arthur Jones, conference chair. The meeting will conclude with a dinner and an address by the distinguished economic and business historian
Mira Wilkins.
In light of Professor Wilkins' participation, readers may also be interested to learn that Cambridge University Press recently released a new edition (with a new introduction) of her 1964 book (with Frank Ernest Hill),
American Business Abroad: Ford on Six Continents (June 2011), in both hardcover and paperback.
