Beyond the Risk Society: Critical Reflections on Risk and Human Security

by Gabe Mythen, Sandra Walklate, Sandra L. Walklate

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In contemporary culture risk is ubiquitous, filtering through a range of activities, practices and experiences. In line with rising public concerns about the management of current threats - such as crime, terrorism and global warming -interest in risk has gathered momentum in the social sciences, galvanized by Ulrich Beck's risk society thesis. Bringing together cutting edge academics and researchers, Beyond the Risk Society provides an understanding...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0335217389

ISBN13:9780335217380

Release Date:January 2006

Publisher:Open University Press

Length:274 Pages

Weight:1.00 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.4" x 9.0"

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Social Science Social Sciences

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