基本説明
Written by leading authorities in the field, this text draws on literatures from the UK, Germany, Australia, the US, and Canada.
Full Description
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
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
