Wilkinson Iain
Wilkinson Iain - Risk Vulnerability And Everyday Life - Paperback
Wilkinson Iain - Risk Vulnerability And Everyday Life - Paperback
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Description: It is now sociological common sense to declare that in everyday life large numbers of people approach matters of work family life trust and friendship with 'risk constantly in mind. This book provides an introductory overview and critical assessment of this phenomenon. Iain Wilkinson outlines contrasting sociological theories of risk and summarizes some of the principle discoveries of empirical research conducted into the ways people perceive experience and respond to a world of danger. He also examines some of the moral concerns and political interests that feature in this area of study. Designed to equip readers not only with the sociological means to debate the human consequences of our contemporary culture of risk but also with the critical resources to evaluate the significance this holds for current sociology this book provides a perfectly pitched undergraduate introduction to the topic.
Title: Risk Vulnerability And Everyday Life
Author(s): Wilkinson Iain
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415370806
Pages: 136 Pages
Publication Date: 7/3/2009
Series: The New Sociology
Category: Sociology
Description: It is now sociological common sense to declare that in everyday life large numbers of people approach matters of work family life trust and friendship with 'risk constantly in mind. This book provides an introductory overview and critical assessment of this phenomenon. Iain Wilkinson outlines contrasting sociological theories of risk and summarizes some of the principle discoveries of empirical research conducted into the ways people perceive experience and respond to a world of danger. He also examines some of the moral concerns and political interests that feature in this area of study. Designed to equip readers not only with the sociological means to debate the human consequences of our contemporary culture of risk but also with the critical resources to evaluate the significance this holds for current sociology this book provides a perfectly pitched undergraduate introduction to the topic.
Title: Risk Vulnerability And Everyday Life
Author(s): Wilkinson Iain
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415370806
Pages: 136 Pages
Publication Date: 7/3/2009
Series: The New Sociology
Category: Sociology
