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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451080703321

Titolo

Beyond the risk society [[electronic resource] ] : critical reflections on risk and human security / / [edited by] Gabe Mythen and Sandra Walklate

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Maidenhead, England, : Open University Press, 2006

ISBN

1-281-12959-3

9786611129590

0-335-23008-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (271 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

MythenGabe

WalklateSandra

Disciplina

302.12

Soggetti

Risk - Sociological aspects

Risk perception

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front cover; Half title; Title; Copy right; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction Thinking beyond the risk society; PART I Setting the risk agenda; Chapter 1 Sociology and risk; Chapter 2 Psychology and risk; Chapter 3 Criminology and risk; Chapter 4 Social policy and risk; PART II Embracing the risk agenda; Chapter 5 Health and risk; Chapter 6 Sexuality and risk; Chapter 7 Media and risk; Chapter 8 Environment and risk; PART III Putting risk in its place; Chapter 9 Politics and risk; Chapter 10 Work and risk; Chapter 11 Economics and risk

Chapter 12 Culture and riskChapter 13 Conclusion Towards a holistic approach to risk and human security; Index; Back cover

Sommario/riassunto

Provides an understanding of the relevance and impact of the concept of risk in various subject areas. This work is useful for social sciences students in a range of disciplines, including sociology, criminology, cultural studies, media studies, psychology and social policy.