Risk and Blame Essays in Cultural Theory

By Mary Douglas

Book Overview

The idea of risk has recently risen to prominence in political debate and in matters of public policy. The first six essays in this book argue that any analysis of risk perception that ignores cultural and political bias is worthless. The next five essays range over questions in cultural theory.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415062802
• ISBN13: 9780415062800
• Release Date: July 1992
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 323 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 2.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary