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Knut HaukelidNorskTitle: Researcher Telephone:22841660 E-mail: knut.haukelidATtik.uio.no Education: Doctor philos from University of Oslo 1998.Thesis: Risk, Safety, Culture and Management in the Norwegian Oil Industry. Cand. polit. from University of Oslo 1989 Social Anthropology Cand. mag. from University of Oslo 1979. Social Anthropology, Sociology and Philosophy Course: Oil Drilling, Safety, Accredited Safety Auditor (ILCI, USA), 1991 QA Phase III - Quality Assurance (Det Norske Veritas), 1992 Career/Work Experience: Centre for technology, innovation and culture (TIK), University of Oslo (UiO) Researcher from 1999 Centre for Technology and Culture (TMV, UiO) Researcher from 1994 Phillips Petroleum Norway, Senior Consultant for health and safety 1993-94. Det Norske Veritas, Senior Consultant Management Services 1991-94. Rogaland Research, Researcher Safety and Work Environment 1989-91. Phillips Petroleum Company Norway: Material Co-ordinator Ekofisk Jacking operation 1987. Dyvi Offshore Japan: \"Material Supervisor\" for building of the drilling rig Dyvi Alpha at NKK (Nippon Kokan) Japan 1985-86. Dyvi Drilling: Roughneck, Derrickman and Material Supervisor 1980-84 Subject Interest\"Risk in time and space - or beyond Beck\" Based on the studies already done at TIK (and the former TMV) we want to elaborate and develop social and humanistic theories of risk in combination with empirical and historical case studies. As a starting point we will propose making a review and critique of Beck\'s theory about \"The Risk Society\" founded on historical studies, and studies in the fields of sociology, anthropology and philosophy. From sociologist such as A. Giddens and N. Luhman we may learn that there are several ways to understand risk the post-modern society, and one critical question that needs to be addressed is whether we now live in a \"culture of fear\" (Furedi 1997). And from the works of \"risk anthropologists\" such as M. Douglas, M. Thompson, B. Pfaffenberger and D. Lupton we may find that \"The Risk Society\" is not as universal as Beck\'s theory claims. We also want to build on insights from philosophy (M. Heidegger, C. Mitcham, K. Shrader-Frechette and A. Feenberg), psychology (C. Perrow and J. Reason), and \"risk experts\" like J. Rasmussen. Since risk is not a new phenomenon, theories of risk also need to be seen in the light of historical studies. In other words we need to look at risk both in time and space. Through a postdoctoral study TIK wants to specialise in cultural theories on risk, including risk in a comparative and cross-cultural perspective. Despite the heavy critique that has been raised against the concept of culture since the 80s, we still think that the concept is useful. Several anthropologists have already lined out theories about risk and risk variation. The most famous is Mary Douglas with her \"grid/group\" model. Followers of Douglas, like Thompson et al, and in Norway Grendstad & Selle, have built their \"Cultural Theory\" on the \"grid/group\" model. A central objective in this project will be to go \"beyond\" this model and the so-called \"Cultural Theory\". This theory may give us an overview of some possible risk cultures, but several critiques (among others K. Haukelid 1998 and Halvard Vike 1998) suggest that this model and the following theory is an oversimplification. The realities seem to be more complex than this theory suggests and it is way too pretentious to call the theory \"The Cultural Theory\". There are many cultural theories. But we agree with Douglas (1982:5) that it might be fruitful to look at risk as a cultural product of knowledge and consent. In line with this argument, we need to discuss what is meant by social construction. What do we mean when we say that risk is a social and cultural construction? Does this imply that risks are not real in any sense? That risk is a \"mere\" illusion? Here there are many misunderstandings between anthropologists, natural scientists and lay people. New project 2002: Safety culture and mangement in the oil industrySelected Publicationsall in norwegianResearchRisk and culture. Safety culture and mangement in the oil industry |