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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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Pubblicazione: | Maidenhead, England, : Open University Press, 2006 |
Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (271 p.) |
Disciplina: | 302.12 |
Soggetto topico: | Risk - Sociological aspects |
Risk perception | |
Soggetto genere / forma: | Electronic books. |
Altri autori: |
MythenGabe
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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. |
Titolo autorizzato: | Beyond the risk society ![]() |
ISBN: | 1-281-12959-3 |
9786611129590 | |
0-335-23008-3 | |
Formato: | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
Record Nr.: | 9910451080703321 |
Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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