Risk and Society Study Group

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.

Forthcoming Events

Please watch this space for forthcoming events.

Past Events

12 April 2011
Risk, Policy and Decision Making - a BSA Risk Study Group Conference - Read the Event Report
City University London, UK
The conference was a great success with over 70 delegates - download the Programme.

Read the 2009 Risk Conference: How Risk Theory and Practice Inform Each Other Report. 

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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.

Annual Report

The  Risk & Society Study Group Annual Report is available.

Contact the Convenor(s):

Jacqueline Davies

City University

20 Bartholomew Close

London

EC1A 7QN

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Christine McCourt
City University
Philpot Street
Whitechapel, London
E1 2EA
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Jo Warner

University of Kent at Canterbury

Cornwallis Building

Canterbury, Kent

CT2 7NF

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