Date: Sun, 13 Sep 92 18:59:51 CDT From: Jim Thomas Subject: File 7--Call for Cu-Related Papers for MSS Jim Thomas is organizing a session at the Midwest Sociological Meetings (April 7-10, '93) on "NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES AND CRIME." The topic is broad, and includes computer deviance (hacking, viruses, computer crime, copyright, etc....); Methodological, ethical, legal, and other issues related to researching the topic; Law enforcement uses of new technology; New definitions and types of crime shaped by the "techno-revolution" in computers and telecommunications; and uses of technology to commit crimes or avoid detection. Empirical papers from a qualitative perspective are preferred. The deadine for paper titles and short (50-150 word abstract) is OCTOBER 15, 1992 Send them to: Jim Thomas Sociology Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL (60115 (voice: 815-756-3839 ; fax: 815-753-6302) Or: tk0jut1@niu.bitnet / tk0jut2@mvs.cso.niu.edu /jthomas@well.sf.ca.us ------------------------------ Downloaded From P-80 International Information Systems 304-744-2253