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UNINA9910451080703321 |
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Titolo |
Beyond the risk society [[electronic resource] ] : critical reflections on risk and human security / / [edited by] Gabe Mythen and Sandra Walklate |
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Maidenhead, England, : Open University Press, 2006 |
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ISBN |
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1-281-12959-3 |
9786611129590 |
0-335-23008-3 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (271 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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MythenGabe |
WalklateSandra |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Risk - Sociological aspects |
Risk perception |
Electronic books. |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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 |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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. |
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