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
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
Setting out to challenge various common assumptions in risk research, this collection explores how uncertainty is handled in a range of social contexts across the globe. Social science research often...
Risk, Uncertainty, and Profit is a groundbreaking work of economic theory, distinguishing between risk, which is by nature measurable and quantifiable, and uncertainty, which can be neither be...
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