Andreas Hompland (born 18 September 1946 in

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) is a Norwegian

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, journalist, magazine editor and non-fiction writer. Hompland is particularly known for his column ''Sideblikk'', published in the newspaper ''

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'' since 1980. Among his books are ''Sideblikk på maktmenneske frå Alta til Bergen'' of 1982, ''Dynastiet Willoch'' of 1983, and ''Trender i arbeidslivet'' (1999, co-written with K. A. Larsen). He edited the periodical ''Plan og arbeid'' from 1984 to 1985, and the periodical ''Plan'' from 1994 to 1999.

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1946 births Living people People from Kvinesdal Norwegian social scientists Norwegian journalists Norwegian magazine editors Norwegian non-fiction writers {{Norway-journalist-stub