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- Jönhill, Jan Inge
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Samhället som system och dess ekologiska omvärld. En studie i Niklas Luhmanns sociologiska systemteori
- 1997
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Doctoral thesis (other academic/artistic)abstract
- This thesis is divided into two main parts. The first part is an exposé of Niklas Luhmann’s comprehensive sociological systems theory. Systems theory is a theory focusing upon the distinction between system and environment. In the first chapter the systems theoretical foundations as related to theory of science, its basic methodology, its central concepts and their historical development are presented and discussed. In the second and third chapter the presentation and discussion takes its point of departure in the two primary levels of analysis: the theory of social systems as communication systems; and the as well special as general theory of society as social system, respectively. One of Luhmann’s many challenging thesis – inspired by the phenomenology of Schutz and the second order cybernetics of von Foerster – is that the sociologist primarily is an observer of observations of (other) observations; another that social systems operate as autopoietic systems, i.e. as self-referential and “self-producing”, operatively closed, but cognitively open systems. The theory of society comprises of four parts: 1) the theory of communication media, 2) of evolution, 3) of differentiation, and 4) of society’s self-description. According to the theory of differentiation, the systems of economy, politics, law, science, family, etc., are operating as functions systems in the system of society. One conclusion of the analysis is that in modern society the distinction between inclusion and exclusion is a main, guiding distinction for the understanding of how persons are connected to society. The second part of the thesis is a systems theoretical analysis of the ecological environmental problems of society, thereby showing the relevance of systems theory in the understanding a contemporary sociological issue. The analysis is carried out around three theses: 1) Society can only relate and react to the environmental problem through communication; 2) Modern society is, to a high degree, dependent upon technology. Therefore, it is exposed to risks. Risk should be seen mainly as a form of danger caused by decisions of one’s own. Risk is thus not contrary to security, but a distinction between danger and risk; 3) Functional differentiation, which is shown to have a lot of advantages to the modern complex society, also causes great difficulties in attempting to solve environmental problems. However, this insight brings, as is shown, the only key to solutions. The environmental issue makes more urgent not only the development of an ”environmental sociology”, but first and foremost a general theory of society.
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- Bruhn, Anders, et al.
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A New World of Work Challenging Swedish Unions
- 2013
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In: Nordic Lights. Work, Management and Welfare in Scandinavia. - Stockholm : SNS förlag. - 9789186949372 ; , s. 126-186
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)
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- Bruhn, Anders, 1953-
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Occupational unity or diversity in a changing work context? : The case of Swedish labour inspectors
- 2009
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In: Policy and Practice in Health and Safety. - : Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. - 1477-3996 .- 1477-4003. ; 7:2, s. 31-50
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper discusses the development of occupational culture, identity and practice among Swedish inspectors, focusing on their collective occupational knowledge - their 'professional representations'. Working conditions and state policy and regulation for occupational safety and health have gone through several important changes in recent decades. These changes have forced the Swedish inspection authority to develop its organisation and adapt its aims, strategies and methods of inspection work to the new situation. As a consequence of several far-reaching organisational changes in a rather short time, a cultural gap has developed among inspectors: between a male-dominated group of experienced technicians and a female-dominated group of newly recruited academics (often with qualifications in the behavioural sciences). On the basis of a re-reading of data from three research and evaluation projects about inspection and the inspectorate, I describe important differences in representations between these two groups and discuss how, and under what circumstances, they may be able to develop towards occupational unity and uniformity in inspection practice.
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- Granberg, Mikael, et al.
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Dealing with uncertainty : a case study of controlling insect populations in natural ecosystems
- 2008
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In: Local Environment. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1354-9839 .- 1469-6711. ; 13:7, s. 641-652
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This paper analyses the political process for handling an outbreak of an insect causing human allergic reactions. In the southern part of the Swedish island Gotland in the Baltic Sea, an outbreak of the northern pine processionary moth, Thaumetopoea pinivora, has occurred. With regard to the human nuisance and long-term effects on the tourist industry, demands have been raised for intervention to reduce and control the insect population. At the same time, there have been warnings against treating the insect population because there are knowledge gaps concerning the wider ecological consequences, including effects on biodiversity. This paper analyses the political process and its problemsolving efforts. Of particular interest is how it dealt with the issue of uncertainty. It was found that the uncertainty associated with the issue hindered the development of a shared understanding of the problem and a possible solution. There seems to be a growing need in society to develop the institutional capacity to handle complex issues that cross different sectors, regulatory frameworks and policy targets.
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- Heidegren, Carl-Göran, et al.
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Livsföring – ett sociologiskt grundbegrepp
- 2007
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Book (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Frågan hur vi lever är lika gammal som aktuell – och viktig. I takt med att samhället förändras ter den sig bara än mer angelägen. Bokens ambition är att i olika avseenden aktualisera begreppet livsföring inom den sociologiska traditionen och teoribildningen liksom inom andra samhälls- och kulturvetenskaper. Innehåll: Inledning; 1. C-G. Heidegren: Livsstil och livsföring hos Simmel och Weber; 2. B. Isenberg: Moderna moralister. Om livsföring och kontingens som sociologins centrala problem; 3. M. Carleheden: Asketism, organisation och autenticitet. Om den strukturella omvandlingen av livsföring i väst; C-G. Heidegren: Livsföringsforskning; B. Isenberg: Autenticitet och serendipitet. En samtidshermeneutik.
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- Lidskog, Rolf
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Scientised citizens and democratised science : Re-assessing the expert-lay divide
- 2008
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In: Journal of Risk Research. - London : Routledge. - 1366-9877 .- 1466-4461. ; 11:1-2, s. 69-86
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- During the last decade there have been growing calls for increased public inclusion in risk regulation. This paper investigates three of these proposals for a new relationship between science and the public, namely New Production of Knowledge, Postnormal Science, and Scientific Citizenship. These all concern how science can be democratised and how new relations between expertise and citizens can be negotiated and designed. By critically discussing the similarities and differences between these proposals, this paper examines the implications of the call for public inclusion in risk regulation. By way of conclusion, some warnings are raised concerning the belief in public inclusion as a cure-all for making knowledge production and risk regulation more publicly credible and socially robust. The space created for public inclusion may work as means for legitimating decisions, diluting accountability and persuading the public, with the consequence that the expert-lay divide may be reproduced rather than transformed.
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- Lidskog, Rolf, 1961-, et al.
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Wildfires, responsibility and trust : public understanding of Sweden’s largest wildfire
- 2019
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In: Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research. - : Taylor & Francis. - 0282-7581 .- 1651-1891. ; 34:4, s. 319-328
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Wildfires present a growing risk to many countries, and climate change is likely to exacerbate this risk. This study analyzes how people directly affected by a wildfire understand its causes and consequences, as well as the future risk of wildfires. The point of departure is that social understanding of wildfires has an important influence on the consequences that emerge in the wake of a wildfire. The empirical case analyzed here is the largest forest fire in modern Swedish history, and the material basis of the study is a postal survey to all individuals directly affected by the fire. The results revealed a complex picture of the respondents’ understanding of the wildfire. Even if the fire was human caused, there was little blame toward forest companies and fire departments. Many positive consequences, such as a long-term increase in biodiversity, were attached to the disaster, and there was a belief that organizations will learn from it and take action to limit wildfires in the future. Simultaneously, the majority of the respondents believed that climate change may lead to an increased risk of forest fires in the future. These findings illustrate the complexity of people's perceptions of the fire and its aftermath.
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- Uggla, Ylva, 1960-, et al.
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Ekonomi och miljö
- 2014. - 1
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In: Ekonomisk sociologi. - Stockholm : Liber. - 9789147111374 ; , s. 214-229
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)
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- Edvardsson, Bo, 1944-
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Normala sexuella beteenden hos barn
- 2011
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Other publication (other academic/artistic)abstract
- En mycket summarisk forskningsorienterad framställning ges kring frågan om barns normala sexuella beteenden, vilka är viktiga att känna till vid t.ex. utredning av anmälningar av misstankar om sexuella övergrepp.
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