Klaus Nathaus

Klaus Nathaus is a Professor of History at the University of Oslo's Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History, within the Faculty of Humanities. He specializes in social and cultural history of the 20th century, focusing on entertainment industries, voluntary associations, and urban nightlife, with a geographic emphasis on Germany, Britain, the USA, and Norway. His research bridges historical sociology, examining topics like music business dynamics, social dancing, and cultural production.

Education: Studied at Ruhr University Bochum and Technical/Humboldt University Berlin (MA 2001, PhD 2008 on leisure clubs in Britain/Germany). Previously held roles at Bielefeld Graduate School (Germany) and University of Edinburgh (UK) before joining Oslo in 2014.

Research interests include the intersection of history and sociology, popular music production systems, and transnational cultural transfers. He teaches courses like 'From Cotton Mill to Megastore: Working in the West since 1845' and 'Research and Writing Training in History II'.

Publications span monographs (e.g., Organisierte Geselligkeit), edited volumes on social dancing and music, and articles on topics like music charts, Schlager films, and the rise of disco culture. His work analyzes how cultural industries shape social relations and vice versa.

Research affiliations include the 'Critical Historiography' group and DFG Network 'Work in the Cultural Economy'. No scientific awards explicitly listed, though his prolific academic output reflects sustained recognition.