Risk : a study of its origins, history and politics /

Over a period of several centuries, the academic study of risk has evolved as a distinct body of thought, which continues to influence conceptual developments in fields such as economics, management, politics and sociology. However, few scholarly works have given a chronological account of cultural...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Beck, Matthias, 1964-
Otros Autores: Kewell, Beth
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Jersey : World Scientific, 2013.
Temas:
Risk > History.
Risk > Social aspects.
Risk > Political aspects.
Risk perception.
Uncertainty > Social aspects.
Uncertainty > Political aspects.
Risque > Histoire.
Risque > Aspect social.
Risque > Aspect politique.
Perception du risque.
Incertitude > Aspect social.
Incertitude > Aspect politique.
PSYCHOLOGY > Social Psychology.
Risk.
History.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Over a period of several centuries, the academic study of risk has evolved as a distinct body of thought, which continues to influence conceptual developments in fields such as economics, management, politics and sociology. However, few scholarly works have given a chronological account of cultural and intellectual trends relating to the understanding and analysis of risks. Risk: A Study of its Origins, History and Politics aims to fill this gap by providing a detailed study of key turning points in the evolution of society's understanding of risk. Using a wide range of primary and secondary m.
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9789814383219
981438321X

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