ISBN:
0203030583
,
0415370795
,
0415370809
,
9780203030585
,
9780415370790
,
9780415370806
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (x, 125 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
The new sociology
Parallel Title:
Print version Risk, Vulnerability and Everyday Life
DDC:
302.12
Keywords:
Sociology
;
Risk Sociological aspects
Abstract:
Providing an overview and commentary on ways in which sociologists seek to understand the 'risk society', this book equips readers with the means to debate human consequences, and the critical resources to evaluate their significance
Description / Table of Contents:
BOOK COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; SERIES EDITOR'S FOREWORD; 1 SOCIOLOGY IN A WORLD OF RISK; 2 THE HISTORY OF RISK; 3 RISK AND SOCIAL THEORY; 4 RISK IN SOCIAL CONTEXT; 5 THE DANGER OF RISK; 6 OUR FUTURES AT RISK; BIBLIOGRAPHY; INDEX
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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