Risk: An Introduction (Key Concepts) - Softcover

Arnoldi, Dr Jakob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0745640990 ISBN 13: 9780745640990

Verlag: Polity, 2009

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This book gives a comprehensive yet widely accessible introduction to how risk has been analysed in sociology and related social sciences. Drawing on a multiplicity of theoretical approaches it will be invaluable for students and researchers interested in risk in relation to politics, environment, health, media, leisure, economy and culture.

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Jakob Arnoldi is Vice Dean and Director of Research, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University.

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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.

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.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Polity
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0745640990
• ISBN 13: 9780745640990
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 224
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Wiley-VCH GmbH; product_safety@wiley.com; ; Boschstrasse 12; Weinheim; 69469; Deutschland