Arnoldi Jakob - Risk - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: This book gives a comprehensive yet easily accessible introduction to risk and uncertainty as they have been analysed in sociology and related social sciences. The book draws extensively on the wide array of contemporary social theories of risk and relates these to the many and diverse areas in contemporary society where risk plays an important role. It will be an invaluable for both students and researchers interested in risk in relation to politics the environment health media science and technology and finance. Written in a clear and accessible language the book gives a balanced account of the many theoretical approaches taken to the diverse phenomenon of risk using concrete examples to illustrate abstract points. The book highlights some key themes such as uncertainty and individual responsibility which emerge as common to different theories and fields of study. The book is perfectly suited as an introduction for new students in sociology political science anthropology media studies and health studies.
Title: Risk
Author(s): Arnoldi Jakob
Publisher: John Wiley And Sons Ltd
Barcode: 9780745640990
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 4/1/2009
Series: Key Concepts
Category: Politics & Government