Risk Society and the Culture of Precaution

Modern societies have been termed 'risk societies' and risk management has become a paradigm for good governance. This fascinating collection, including an international array of contributors, examines the key 'threats' to society and subjects the public perception of uncertainty to sociological analysis.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403996954
• ISBN13: 9781403996954
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 259 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.7" x 8.6"