Over a period of several centuries, the academic study of risk has
evolved as a distinct body of thought, which continues to influence
conceptual developments in fields such as economics, management,
politics and sociology. However, few scholarly works have given a
chronological account of cultural and intellectual trends relating
to the understanding and analysis of risks. Risk: A Study of its
Origins, History and Politics aims to fill this gap by providing a
detailed study of key turning points in the evolution of society's
understanding of risk. Using a wide range of primary and secondary
materials, Matthias Beck and Beth Kewell map the political origins
and moral reach of some of the most influential ideas associated
with risk and uncertainty at specific periods of time. The
historical focus of the book makes it an excellent introduction for
readers who wish to go beyond specific risk management techniques
and their theoretical underpinnings, to gain an understanding of
the history and politics of risk.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
