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Ulrich Beck: A Critical Introduction to the Risk Society
Gabe Mythen
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Description for Ulrich Beck: A Critical Introduction to the Risk Society
Paperback. A critical introduction to the theory of risk, reviewing the contribution of leading sociologist, Ulrich Beck. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 139 x 18. Weight in Grams: 278.
Ulrich Beck has emerged as one of the leading thinkers of the age. His principal claim to fame is as author of the widely acclaimed 'Risk Society', first published in 1986. Since this time, Beck's work has had a profound effect on the trajectory of social theory, leading to him being hailed as a zietgeist sociologist. The risk society thesis has gained credence within the academic community and across the disciplines as a means of explaining the large-scale changes that have enveloped contemporary society.
Despite its continued popularity as a touchstone for debate, the risk society perspective ... Read more
Ulrich Beck has emerged as one of the leading thinkers of the age. His principal claim to fame is as author of the widely acclaimed 'Risk Society', first published in 1986. Since this time, Beck's work has had a profound effect on the trajectory of social theory, leading to him being hailed as a zietgeist sociologist. The risk society thesis has gained credence within the academic community and across the disciplines as a means of explaining the large-scale changes that have enveloped contemporary society.
Despite its continued popularity as a touchstone for debate, the risk society perspective ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745318141
SKU
V9780745318141
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About Gabe Mythen
Gabe Mythen is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Liverpool. He has been researching in the field of public understandings of risk for several years, having published noted articles on risk society situations, such as BSE and GM foods. He is presently involved in research around the dynamics of the risk communications process and coordinates a number of ... Read more
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