{"product_id":"social-theories-of-risk-and-uncertainty-an-introduction-hardback-9781405153355","title":"Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty; An Introduction (Hardback) 9781405153355","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSocial Theories of Risk and Uncertainty\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Introduction\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJens O. Zinn (Edited by), Zinn (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405153355, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 15 February 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e268 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 16.1 x 2.4 cm, 0.517 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"This book brings together scholars working at the cutting-edge of the analysis of social theories of risk and uncertainty. It is essential reading for anyone interested in theorising risk and uncertainty.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDeborah Lupton, Charles Sturt University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c!--end--\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWritten by leading experts in the field, \u003ci\u003eSocial Theories of Risk and Uncertainty\u003c\/i\u003e is an introduction to mainstream theorizing on risk and uncertainty in sociology. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli style=\"list-style: none\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides an overview of the historical developments and conceptual aspects of risk\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifies why theorizing on risk is necessary and highlights specific sociological contributions to this field of research\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores key topics including risk society and reflexive modernization, culture and risk, governmentality and risk, systems theory and risk, and edgework and voluntary risk taking\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a comprehensive look at the promises, pitfalls, and perspectives of risk theorizing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction: The contribution of sociology to the discourse on risk and uncertainty:Jens O. Zinn. \u003cp\u003e2. Risk society and reflexive modernisation: Wolfgang Bonß.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Governmentality and risk:Pat O'Malley.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Systems theory and risk:Klaus-Peter Japp \u0026amp; Isabel Kusche.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Edgework, risk and uncertainty: Stephen Lyng.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Culture and risk: John Tulloch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Comparison and perspectives of sociological theorizing on risk and uncertainty: Jens O. Zinn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sociology \u0026amp; anthropology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sociology%20\u0026amp;%20anthropology%20%5BJH%5D%22\"\u003eJH\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52437776236824,"sku":"9781405153355","price":89.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405153355.jpg?v=1784939513","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/social-theories-of-risk-and-uncertainty-an-introduction-hardback-9781405153355","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}