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About ISAA

The Independent Scholars Association of Australia Inc is a network of scholars pursuing interests in the broad streams of the humanities, arts and sciences. Their work is produced in a variety of forms including book and journal publications, films and documentaries, script writing and journalism.As an association ISAA has no political affiliations but seeks to encourage all who, independently of institutions, offer well-founded studies of society, in the humanities and the sciences, or ideas of cultural significance.

Purpose of ISAA

The purpose of ISAA is to encourage and support individuals who undertake independent scholarly work outside the nation's formal institutes of education and research; to promote such scholarship; and to stimulate public debate in Australia. It does so by:

bringing such individuals together to share interests and expertise
sponsoring conferences and lectures for both members and the public
offering informed opinion on matters of public interest and concern
creating a collective voice on issues affecting the practice of scholarship
representing the interests of independent scholars in the public arena
supporting knowledgeable dissent and independent opinion

Robyn Williams to give the ISAA Annual Lecture

Robyn Williams, from the ABC Science Show, will be presenting the Independent Scholars Annual Lecture in the Fourth Floor Conference, National Library of Australia, at 6:00 pm on Thursday 14 October.

The title of Mr Williams' lecture is

The Sons & Daughters of Goebbels – Lies and the Democratic Process.

This lecture is open to the general public. Cost: $5.00. For those attending the Conference, this is included in your Conference Fee.

Robyn is also a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and among his many awards has been presented with the United Nations Media Peace Prize.

See the Conference Page for further details of the Conference.

Activities of ISAA

The theme for the 2010 ISAA Annual Conference is "Cultural Conflict in a Democracy". The Conference will be held in the 4th Floor Conference Room at the National Library of Australia on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 October.

Through the year ISAA chapters and groups hold meetings and organise seminars and work-in-progress sessions. Links between members and the organisation of national events are fostered by the ISAA National Council and reported through regular newsletters. A National Conference and Public Lecture are held annually. These events are open to the public, and are reported in a published Proceedings.

The ISAA Review, now a refereed journal, appears biannually. Its contents reflect ISAA's efforts to encourage dialogue between disciplines.

An idea of the range and quality of ISAA publications can be obtained from the Publications Page. Current activities of the different State Chapters of ISAA appear on the Chapters Page.

ISAA welcomes new members

Please click here to view and/or download a Membership Application form. Alternatively, you can contact ISAA at the address below and a Membership Application form will be sent to you.

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