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Editor's Note, Joseph Drew Editor-In-Chief
Editor's Note, Joseph Drew Editor-In-Chief
Comparative Civilizations Review
Although the International Society for the Comparative Study of Civilizations was formally launched in 1961 via a scholarly conference convened in Salzburg, Austria, which brought together many of the world’s leading experts on the subject under the sponsorship of the Austrian government and UNESCO, regular annual meetings for those interested in comparative civilizations have been held subsequently by the society variously in North America, South America, Asia or Europe almost every year since that time.
Former Iscsc President Wayne Bledsoe: An Appreciation, Michael Palencia-Roth
Former Iscsc President Wayne Bledsoe: An Appreciation, Michael Palencia-Roth
Comparative Civilizations Review
About three weeks before Wayne Bledsoe died on the 2nd of June 2024, at 83, my wife Elaine and I commented to each other that we simply had to get in touch with him and Deb again, for too much time had passed since we had seen each other. We did not know that he was ill, and so the news of his death surprised and distressed us.
Rector's Welcome, Robert Kosowski Phd
Rector's Welcome, Robert Kosowski Phd
Comparative Civilizations Review
With immense pleasure, we welcome the beginning of cooperation of the War Studies University with the International Society for the Comparative Study of Civilizations (ISCSC). As an Organizing Partner of the 2023 ISCSC annual conference entitled "Civilizational Security", we will facilitate solutions to make the conference impactful, memorable and internationally fruitful.
New Iscsc Website
Comparative Civilizations Review
After several years of faithful service, the ISCSC website has received a much needed facelift. The new site is more attractive, has more content, and is far easier to navigate.
Iscsc President’S Report: Two Exciting Events Coming Up, Lynn Rhodes
Iscsc President’S Report: Two Exciting Events Coming Up, Lynn Rhodes
Comparative Civilizations Review
Why was the International Society for the Comparative Study of Civilizations created more than a half century ago by UNESCO and what has guided our comparative civilizations endeavors from then to these days?
Editor's Note, John Berteaux, Executive Editor
Editor's Note, John Berteaux, Executive Editor
Comparative Civilizations Review
From July 28 to July 30, 2022, it was my pleasure to serve as the Program Chair of the 51st International Society for the Comparative Study of Civilizations conference — The Future of Civilization(s). This issue of the Comparative Civilizations Review contains a selection of articles presented at the conference.
Our New Iscsc Social Media Presence, Bibi Pelić
Our New Iscsc Social Media Presence, Bibi Pelić
Comparative Civilizations Review
Social media presence is essential, we could say even critical to any organization today. Social media can for itself be a topic for a discussion on civilization, as social media is today shaping mindsets, for better or worse.
Realizing this major development in our ever-more digitalized world, the ISCSC has undergone, in the past year, significant changes in the direction of establishing its social media presence.
Thank You To Minna And Gordon Hewes: Friends Of The International Society For The Comparative Study Of Civilizations From The Ecumene, John Grayzel
Comparative Civilizations Review
The ISCSC is always extremely appreciative when it receives a special gift from those who support its intellectual and organizational endeavors. This certainly was the case when it recently received a generous bequest from the estate of Mrs. Minna Hewes, the most substantial financial donation in the history of this organization.
Editor's Note, Joseph Drew, Editor-In-Chief
Editor's Note, Joseph Drew, Editor-In-Chief
Comparative Civilizations Review
It has always seemed somewhat ironic that the International Society for the Comparative Study of Civilizations has never agreed on the exact definition of the single word arguably most central to its mission: “civilization”.