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9781405153355: Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty: An Introduction
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ISBN 10 : 1405153350 ISBN 13 : 9781405153355
Editeur : *Wiley-Blackwell, 2008

Synopsis

Written by leading experts in the field, Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty is an introduction to mainstream theorizing on risk and uncertainty in sociology.


  • Provides an overview of the historical developments and conceptual aspects of risk
  • Identifies why theorizing on risk is necessary and highlights specific sociological contributions to this field of research
  • Explores key topics including risk society and reflexive modernization, culture and risk, governmentality and risk, systems theory and risk, and edgework and voluntary risk taking
  • Offers a comprehensive look at the promises, pitfalls, and perspectives of risk theorizing

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À propos de l'auteur

Jens O. Zinn is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research at the University of Kent, Canterbury. He is currently researching the development of risk theorizing as part of the ESRC priority network Social Contexts and Responses to Risk (SCARR). He has founded research networks on the Sociology of Risk and Uncertainty within the International Sociological Association (ISA) and the European Sociological Association (ESA).

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Éditeur
*Wiley-Blackwell
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1405153350
ISBN 13 
9781405153355
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
267
Éditeur
Zinn Jens O.
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