Risk, Vulnerability and Everyday Life (Hardcover)

It is now sociological common sense to declare that, in everyday life, large numbers of people approach matters of work, family life, trust and friendship with 'risk' constantly in mind - this book, the first multidisciplinary approach to risk, provides an introductory overview of this phenomenon. Iain Wilkinson outlines contrasting sociological theories of risk, and summarizes some of the principle discoveries of empirical research conducted into the ways people perceive, experience and respond to a world of danger. It also examines some of the moral concerns and political interests that feature in this area of study. Designed to equip readers not only with the sociological means to debate the human consequences of our contemporary culture of risk, but also, with the critical resources to evaluate the significance this holds for current sociology, this book provides a perfectly pitched undergraduate introduction to the topic.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	The New Sociology
Release date:	July 2009
First published:	2010
Authors:	Iain Wilkinson
Dimensions:	198 x 129mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	136
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-37079-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Social, group or collective psychology Promotions
LSN:	0-415-37079-5
Barcode:	9780415370790

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