Underpinning this examination of Western societies is the notion of the `risk society'. The changing nature of society's relation to production and distribution is related to the environmental impact as a totalizing, globalizing economy based on scientific and technical knowledge becomes more central to social organization and social conflict.
ISBN |
9780803983465 |
Title |
Risk Society |
Subtitel |
Towards a New Modernity |
Title(C) |
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Category |
Algemene sociale wetenschappen |
Edition |
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Appearance |
Paperback / softback |
Publication Date |
01-01-1992 |
Publisher |
SAGE |
Author |
Beck, Ulrich |
Imprint |
Sage Publications Ltd |
Language |
English |
Illustraties |
Nee |
Pages |
272 |
Weight |
408 gr |
Format |
235 x 155 x 15 |