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This book provides a global perspective on COVID-19, taking the
heterogenous realities of the pandemic into account. Contributions
are rooted in critical social science studies of risk and
uncertainty and characterized by theoretical approaches such as
cultural theory, risk society theory, governmentality perspectives,
and many important insights from 'southern' theories. Some of the
chapters in the book have a more theoretical-conceptual emphasis,
while others are more empirically oriented - but all chapters
engage in an insightful dialogue between the theoretical and the
empirical, in order to develop a rich, diverse and textured picture
of the new challenge the world is facing and responding to.
Addressing multiple levels of responses to the coronavirus, as
understood in terms of, institutional and governance policies,
media communication and interpretation, and the sense-making and
actions of individual citizens in their everyday lives, the book
brings together a diverse range of studies from across 6
continents. These chapters are connected by a common emphasis on
applying critical theoretical approaches which help make sense of,
and critique, the responses of states, organisations and
individuals to the social phenomena emerging amid the Corona
pandemic.
This book outlines and systematises findings from a growing body of
research that examines the different rationales, dimensions and
dynamics of risk-taking in current societies; providing insight
into the different motivations and social roots of risk-taking to
advance scholarly debates and improve social regulation.
Conceptually, the book goes beyond common approaches which
problematise socially undesirable risk-taking, or highlight the
alluring character of risk-taking. Instead, it follows a broadly
interpretivist approach and engages in examining motives, control,
routinisation, reflexivity, skills, resources, the role of identity
in risk-taking and how these are rooted in and framed by different
social forces. Zinn draws on qualitative studies from different
theoretical and conceptual backgrounds such as phenomenology,
hermeneutics, pragmatism, feminism, class analysis, theory of
practice and discourse analysis among others, to outline key
distinctions and concepts central to the understanding of
risk-taking. It will be a key resource for everyone who is
concerned with the understanding and management of risk-taking in
all kinds of social domains, such as immigration, youth, leisure
sports, crime, health, finance, and social policy.
This book investigates to what extent claims of common social
science risk theories such as risk society, governmentality, risk
and culture, risk colonisation and culture of fear are reflected in
linguistic changes in print news media. The authors provide a
corpus-based investigation of risk words in The New York Times
(1987-2014) and a case study of the health domain. The book
presents results from an interdisciplinary enterprise which
combines sociological risk theories with a systematic functional
theory of language to conduct an empirical analysis of linguistic
patterns and social change. It will be of interest to students and
scholars interested in corpus linguistics and digital humanities,
and social scientists looking for new research strategies to
examine long term social change.
This book outlines and systematises findings from a growing body of
research that examines the different rationales, dimensions and
dynamics of risk-taking in current societies; providing insight
into the different motivations and social roots of risk-taking to
advance scholarly debates and improve social regulation.
Conceptually, the book goes beyond common approaches which
problematise socially undesirable risk-taking, or highlight the
alluring character of risk-taking. Instead, it follows a broadly
interpretivist approach and engages in examining motives, control,
routinisation, reflexivity, skills, resources, the role of identity
in risk-taking and how these are rooted in and framed by different
social forces. Zinn draws on qualitative studies from different
theoretical and conceptual backgrounds such as phenomenology,
hermeneutics, pragmatism, feminism, class analysis, theory of
practice and discourse analysis among others, to outline key
distinctions and concepts central to the understanding of
risk-taking. It will be a key resource for everyone who is
concerned with the understanding and management of risk-taking in
all kinds of social domains, such as immigration, youth, leisure
sports, crime, health, finance, and social policy.
This book presents a case study of the proliferation of at
risk-language in The Times news coverage from 1785 to 2009,
illuminating the changing social experience of risk. Zinn presents
an historical examination of the forces which have shaped the
language of risk over time, and considers how linguistic
developments in recent decades are underpinned by issues such as
cultural and structural transformations, the management of
infectious and chronic diseases and climate change. He also
explores changes in the public sphere, including the production of
the news. Based on an interdisciplinary research project which
combines linguistic research tools with sociological analysis of
the social contexts, the book contributes to a better understanding
of how 'at risk' has become a defining feature of the UK in recent
decades, and one which permeates all kinds of social domains. This
research will be a point of reference for students and scholars
engaging with risk studies from various disciplines including
sociology, media studies, history and socio-linguistics.
This book presents a case study of the proliferation of at
risk-language in The Times news coverage from 1785 to 2009,
illuminating the changing social experience of risk. Zinn presents
an historical examination of the forces which have shaped the
language of risk over time, and considers how linguistic
developments in recent decades are underpinned by issues such as
cultural and structural transformations, the management of
infectious and chronic diseases and climate change. He also
explores changes in the public sphere, including the production of
the news. Based on an interdisciplinary research project which
combines linguistic research tools with sociological analysis of
the social contexts, the book contributes to a better understanding
of how 'at risk' has become a defining feature of the UK in recent
decades, and one which permeates all kinds of social domains. This
research will be a point of reference for students and scholars
engaging with risk studies from various disciplines including
sociology, media studies, history and socio-linguistics.
Understanding and managing risk and uncertainty is a central task
in contemporary societies characterised by rapid social,
technological and environmental change. This book presents research
approaches used by scholars who all share a passion to gain new
insights in how individuals, organisations and societies approach
uncertain futures and their potential dangers. The contributions
illustrate the usefulness of particular methods and methodologies
for researching risk in order to advance the understanding and
management of social, technological and environmental challenges.
With research strategies and approaches from sociology, psychology,
history, linguistics, anthropology, and gender studies, Researching
Risk and Uncertainty provides guidance and inspiration to students
and scholars across a range of disciplines interested in risk,
disaster and social crisis.
Understanding and managing risk and uncertainty is a central task
in contemporary societies characterised by rapid social,
technological and environmental change. This book presents research
approaches used by scholars who all share a passion to gain new
insights in how individuals, organisations and societies approach
uncertain futures and their potential dangers. The contributions
illustrate the usefulness of particular methods and methodologies
for researching risk in order to advance the understanding and
management of social, technological and environmental challenges.
With research strategies and approaches from sociology, psychology,
history, linguistics, anthropology, and gender studies, Researching
Risk and Uncertainty provides guidance and inspiration to students
and scholars across a range of disciplines interested in risk,
disaster and social crisis.
This book investigates to what extent claims of common social
science risk theories such as risk society, governmentality, risk
and culture, risk colonisation and culture of fear are reflected in
linguistic changes in print news media. The authors provide a
corpus-based investigation of risk words in The New York Times
(1987-2014) and a case study of the health domain. The book
presents results from an interdisciplinary enterprise which
combines sociological risk theories with a systematic functional
theory of language to conduct an empirical analysis of linguistic
patterns and social change. It will be of interest to students and
scholars interested in corpus linguistics and digital humanities,
and social scientists looking for new research strategies to
examine long term social change.
This book is designed as an introduction to recent social science
work on risk and is intended primarily for students in sociology,
social psychology, and psychology, although it will also be useful
for those studying political science, government, public policy,
and economics. It is written by leading experts actively involved
in research in the field.
In the past few decades, societies in Asia have experienced rapid
and dramatic changes in their economic, social and political
spheres. Despite the wide diversity among these countries, a few
general trends can be observed. Globalization has swept across
Asia, bringing intensive economic interactions, with a strong
commitment to liberalism and market capitalism. Wage labour has
become the common form of employment. Individuals, as well as
countries, are increasingly exposed to the competitive and
uncertain global market. Employment protection, particularly for
vulnerable labour groups - youth, women, seniors and migrants - has
become a pressing issue for most Asian
governments.Industrialization and urbanization have had a major
impact on demographics, family structures and normative frameworks.
The declining fertility rate has been recognized as a defining
feature of a modern society, leading to small families and reducing
instances of multi-generational co-residency. Changing family
structures have contributed to changes in family values and roles,
especially the role of women. Sometimes willingly, sometimes
compelled, women are entering the workplace in increasing numbers,
particularly as migrant workers. Similarly, the elderly are
experiencing changes in their roles and participation in society.
Family duties compete, and are often in conflict with, the demands
of work. The issue of providing adequate and quality care to family
members has been exacerbated by the fact that Asian societies are
ageing.It is commonly acknowledged that, in Asian societies,
personal care and support needs are primarily met by family - both
immediate and extended - and, to a lesser degree, by community
networks. Governments had gradually established their own social
welfare systems in an effort to support economic growth and sustain
their legitimacy by meeting certain recognized social needs. The
success of these ventures varies across societies, and, naturally,
there have been criticisms of the breadth and depth of these
provisions.This book addresses social issues related to family,
ageing and work that arise from these changes in Japan, Korea,
Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Philippine and Sri Lanka. These societies
represent different levels of economic and social development, but
face similar challenges and their social interventions can be
usefully compared. This variety of subjects provides the reader
with a more comprehensive understanding of the changes that have
occurred, the problems that have emerged and the strategies that
have been adopted. This volume provides insight into ways of
addressing social issues in this rapidly changing part of the
world.
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