Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
Risk Society (1986) by Ulrich Beck laid the foundation for a sociology of modernity that no longer focuses primarily on class and production relations but on socially produced risks. The book quickly became a classic in the social sciences and has significantly shaped debates on globalization, individualization, and ecological crises. What is a Risk Society?
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