Introduction
The concept of risk is now established as one of the ‘unit ideas’ of contemporary social science. The phenomenon of risk has come to occupy a central position in debates on the cultural character of modernity.
This study group aim to provide a forum in which the diverse range of academics working in the field of risk research might work together at mapping out the conceptual boundaries and empirical reality of our current ‘risk society’. It is concerned with the development and promotion of a distinctively sociological perspective on risk. Its broad areas of interest include:
- Social theories of ‘risk society’
- The politics of risk
- Risk perception
- Risk management
- Risk behaviour and lifestyle
- Risk in relation to social policy
This Study Group has, since it´s establishment in August 2001, grown its membership to more than 50.
Call for Papers & Forthcoming Events
Please watch this space for details of future events.
Past Events
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Future Plans
1. A series of one-day seminars or workshops on various aspects of sociological risk research.
2. Publication of edited collections of research articles and papers in collaboration with journals working in the area of risk research.
Contact the Convenor:
Jacqueline Davies
City University
20 Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7QN
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Elaine Sharland
University of Sussex
Essex House
Arts Road
Falmer, Brighton
BN1 9QQ
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Jo Warner
University of Kent at Canterbury
Cornwallis Building
Canterbury, Kent
CT2 7NF
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