Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty

Download or read book Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty written by Jens O. Zinn and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2008-03-17 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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