Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty : an Introduction.

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 an...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Zinn, Jens O.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chichester : John Wiley & Sons, 2009.
Temas:
Risk > Sociological aspects.
Risk perception.
Risk > Social aspects.
Uncertainty > Social aspects.
Risque > Aspect sociologique.
Perception du risque.
Risque > Aspect social.
Incertitude > Aspect social.
Risk perception
Risk > Social aspects
Risk > Sociological aspects
Uncertainty > Social aspects
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario: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 promis.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (264 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-242) and index.
ISBN:9781444301496
1444301497
1282690205
9781282690202

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