Beyond The Risk Society : Critical Reflections On Risk And Human Security.

By: Mythen, GusContributor(s): Walklate, SandraMaterial type: TextTextPublisher: Buckingham : McGraw-Hill Education, 2003Copyright date: ©2006Description: 1 online resource (271 pages)Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780335230082Subject(s): Risk -- Sociological aspects | Risk perceptionGenre/Form: Electronic books.Additional physical formats: Print version:: Beyond The Risk Society : Critical Reflections On Risk And Human SecurityDDC classification: 302.12 LOC classification: HM1101 -- .B485 2006ebOnline resources: Click to View
Contents:
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 risk -- Chapter 13 Conclusion Towards a holistic approach to risk and human security -- Index -- Back cover.
Summary: 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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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 risk -- Chapter 13 Conclusion Towards a holistic approach to risk and human security -- Index -- Back cover.

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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