Risk : A Study Of Its Origins, History And Politics
by Matthias Beck /
2013 / English / PDF
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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.
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
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,
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
Matthias Beck and
andBeth
Kewell
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.
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.
Readership: Advanced undergraduates and graduate students in
politics, economics, management, sociology and cultural studies
history.
Readership: Advanced undergraduates and graduate students in
politics, economics, management, sociology and cultural studies
history.