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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.

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"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

Table of Contents
1. Introduction: The contribution of sociology to the discourse on risk and uncertainty:Jens O. Zinn.

2. Risk society and reflexive modernisation: Wolfgang Bonß.

3. Governmentality and risk:Pat O'Malley.

4. Systems theory and risk:Klaus-Peter Japp & Isabel Kusche.

5. Edgework, risk and uncertainty: Stephen Lyng.

6. Culture and risk: John Tulloch.

7. Comparison and perspectives of sociological theorizing on risk and uncertainty: Jens O. Zinn

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 15/02/2008
      ISBN13: 9781405153355, 978-1405153355
      ISBN10: 1405153350
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "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

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction: The contribution of sociology to the discourse on risk and uncertainty:Jens O. Zinn.

      2. Risk society and reflexive modernisation: Wolfgang Bonß.

      3. Governmentality and risk:Pat O'Malley.

      4. Systems theory and risk:Klaus-Peter Japp & Isabel Kusche.

      5. Edgework, risk and uncertainty: Stephen Lyng.

      6. Culture and risk: John Tulloch.

      7. Comparison and perspectives of sociological theorizing on risk and uncertainty: Jens O. Zinn

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