The topic of the Meisterklasse from 16 to 24 July 2008 was “Construction and Boundaries”. Borders, frontiers, and limits are not naturally given but always contested and socially constructed. Yet, they are also material, the result of tradition, and connected to expectations and trust. Where are, in this sense, the limits of constructivism? The invited Masters Fredrik Barth (Oslo), Thomas Luckmann (Konstanz), and John R. Searle (Berkeley) have delivered pathbreaking works in this area.

The event was organized by Gerold Gerber.

Conference Proceeding

by Ana Mijic (Institut für Soziologie, Universität Wien) H-Soz-u-Kult (German only)