Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty : An Introduction, Paperback by Zinn, Jens O. (EDT), ISBN 1405153369, ISBN-13 9781405153362, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK

Australian and UK contributors in political communication and sociology introduce theories on risk and uncertainty in sociology. Th 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. Individual chapters explore topics including risk society and reflexive modernization, culture and risk, governmentality and risk, systems theory and risk, and edgework and voluntary risk taking. Zinn is affiliated with the School of Social Policy, Sociology, and Social Research at the University of Kent, UK. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()