Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty: An Introduction by Jens O. Zinn (Englis

Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty by Jens O. Zinn

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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.

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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

Author Biography

Jens O. Zinn is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research at the University of Kent, Canterbury. He is currently researching the development of risk theorizing as part of the ESRC priority network Social Contexts and Responses to Risk (SCARR). He has founded research networks on the Sociology of Risk and Uncertainty within the International Sociological Association (ISA) and the European Sociological Association (ESA).

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• ISBN 1405153350
• ISBN-13 9781405153355
• Title Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty
• Author Jens O. Zinn
• Format Hardcover
• Year 2008
• Pages 268
• Edition 1st
• Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd

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• Condition: Brand New
• ISBN-13: 9781405153355
• Book Title: Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty
• ISBN: 9781405153355
• Publication Year: 2008
• Type: Textbook
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Publication Name: Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty : an Introduction
• Item Height: 0.9in
• Author: Jens O. Zinn
• Item Length: 9.3in
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Item Width: 6.4in
• Item Weight: 18.3 Oz
• Number of Pages: 268 Pages

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