WASHINGTON -- Nearly 5,000 registrants are expected to participate in the 1999 Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA) to be held this year in Chicago at the Hilton Chicago and Towers and the Hilton Palmer House Hotel from August 6-10th. With over 500 sessions, significant research will be presented on a wide range current topics of interest, including adolescent health, immigrant communities, welfare reform, education, and the family.

The theme of this year�s meetings is Transitions in World Society. At the end of the century, scholars will reflect on the implications of the momentous changes that are transforming the world�from international migration to the revolution in communications technology. This year a special Town Meeting will be held on the 2000 Census with Dr. Kenneth Prewitt, Director of the Census Bureau.

Please refer to the on-line preliminary program for detailed information on the Annual Meeting and the media registry to fill out and return to ASA if you plan to attend. In mid-July, detailed information will be sent on program highlights and other events and activities at the Annual Meeting specifically designed for members of the media.

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago in August!

Opportunities at the Annual Meeting include:

• Interviews with high profile sociologists;
• Releases of new research findings;
• Press conferences on areas of current research;
• Newsworthy topics and exciting scholarship.

Annual Meeting Logistics
Hotel Reservations: Press facilities will be located in the Hilton Chicago and Towers. The deadline for requesting housing at the special convention rate is July 12th. Please contact the ASA Travel Desk by phone at 800-631-5353.

Questions? For information and assistance prior to the meeting and for interview assistance contact ASA�s Public Information Office at 202-383-9005, ext. 320; or by e-mail at [email protected].