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The book explores the sociological interest in risk and its management, particularly in the context of late twentieth-century uncertainties. It examines how the concept of "accident" has evolved from a minor misfortune to a significant aspect of modernist thought, highlighting the societal implications of risk perception and coping mechanisms in contemporary life.
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Risk And Misfortune, Judith Green
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- Risk And Misfortune
- Subtitle
- The Social Construction Of Accidents
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Judith Green
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781857285611
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- The book explores the sociological interest in risk and its management, particularly in the context of late twentieth-century uncertainties. It examines how the concept of "accident" has evolved from a minor misfortune to a significant aspect of modernist thought, highlighting the societal implications of risk perception and coping mechanisms in contemporary life.