Call for papers: Deadline: April 30, 2007 2007 Midwest Popular culture Conference Midwest Popular Culture Association/ Midwest American Culture Association Kansas City, October 12-14, 2007 Pornography and Popular Culture There is still a good deal of discussion as to what pornography it seems to be easily available. It is present on the internet and late night TV along with its previously existing popular venue--adult video rentals. The term pornography has been variously applied to a wide array of contemporary media that appears overly indulgent in terms of its ability to elicit an emotional or physical response from viewers. Despite its prevalence on the American landscape, we still struggle to define the term often referring merely to our ability to know pornography when we see it. Contributors to this panel are invited to explore the many facets of pornography and the ways in which it is created, viewed and used within popular cultural venues whether it is disseminated via print, film video or on the internet. Papers addressing the economic and industrial components of this topic are encouraged. Details can be found at <http://www.mpcaaca.org> Send all inquires and proposals to: Dr. Laura Vazquez Northern Illinois University Department of Communication DeKalb, IL 60115 815-753-7132 [log in to unmask] ---- Screen-L is sponsored by the Telecommunication & Film Dept., the University of Alabama: http://www.tcf.ua.edu