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Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty: An Introduction
Jens O Zinn
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Description for Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty: An Introduction
Paperback. 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. Editor(s): Zinn, Jens O. Num Pages: 266 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JHBA; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 20. Weight in Grams: 382.
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.
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
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405153362
SKU
V9781405153362
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99-50
About Jens O Zinn
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 ... Read more
Reviews for Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty: An Introduction
"This book brings together scholars working at the cutting-edge of the analysis of social theories of risk and uncertainty. It is essential reading for anyone interested in theorising risk and uncertainty." Deborah Lupton, Charles Sturt University