Sociology of Risk and Uncertainty – Newsletter 01 of 2026

    The preparations for the XXI World Congress of Sociology will begin shortly.The XXI World Congress of Sociology, titled “ Global Sociology in Turbulent Times,” will take place from 4–10 July 2027 in Gwangju, Korea. Congress Theme is Global Sociology in Turbulent Times, reflecting the pressing challenges and transformations shaping societies worldwide.The Working Group WG04 (Sociology of Risk and Uncertainty) …

XXI ISA World Congress of Sociology

Global Sociology in Turbulent Times July 4 – 10, 2027 The visual identity of the XXI ISA World Congress of Sociology draws on the forms of the Korean alphabet (Hangul) and the cultural heritage of the host city, Gwangju. Its shapes, inspired by the consonants of the city’s name, evoke inclusivity, connection and the coming …

Sociology of Risk and Uncertainty – Newsletter 03 of 2025

    We are pleased to announce that during the 5th International Sociological Association (ISA) forum „Knowing Justice in Anthropocene“, which took place in Rabat, Morocco, on July 6-11, 2025, Thematic group 04 “Sociology of Risk and Uncertainty” was upgraded to the status of the Working group (WG) at ISA. During the conference in Rabat, TG04 …

Sociology of Risk and Uncertainty – Newsletter 02 of 2025

Latest issue ofHealth, Risk & Society  Volume 27 (1-2) Mediating factors in responses to pandemic risk: emotions, religious faith and news media Affect mediates culture’s effects on COVID-19 risk perceptions, behavioral intentions, and policy support among americansBranden B. Johnson & Cameron S. Kay  Effects of religious orientation on COVID-19 preventive behavioural intention in Korean protestants: the …