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Book Synopsis
A critical introduction to the theory of risk, reviewing the contribution of leading sociologist, Ulrich Beck.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Introducing the Risk Society
2. Risk and the Environment
3. Defining Risk
4. Mediating Risk
5. Perceiving Risk
6. Living with Risk
7. Risk, Trust and Reflexivity
8. The Politics of Risk
Conclusions
Notes
References
Index

Ulrich Beck

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      Publisher: Pluto Press
      Publication Date: 20/04/2004
      ISBN13: 9780745318141, 978-0745318141
      ISBN10: 0745318142

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A critical introduction to the theory of risk, reviewing the contribution of leading sociologist, Ulrich Beck.

      Table of Contents
      Acknowledgements
      Introduction
      1. Introducing the Risk Society
      2. Risk and the Environment
      3. Defining Risk
      4. Mediating Risk
      5. Perceiving Risk
      6. Living with Risk
      7. Risk, Trust and Reflexivity
      8. The Politics of Risk
      Conclusions
      Notes
      References
      Index

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