Written by leading experts in the field, Social Theories of Riskand Uncertainty is an introduction to mainstream theorizing onrisk and uncertainty in sociology.
* * Provides an overview of the historical developments andconceptual aspects of risk
* Identifies why theorizing on risk is necessary and highlightsspecific sociological contributions to this field of research
* Explores key topics including risk society and reflexivemodernization, culture and risk, governmentality and risk, systemstheory and risk, and edgework and voluntary risk taking
* Offers a comprehensive look at the promises, pitfalls, andperspectives of risk theorizing