Risk, Vulnerability and Everyday Life

by Iain Wilkinson

It is now sociological common sense to declare that, in everyday life, large numbers of people approach matters of work, family life, trust and friendship with 'risk' constantly in mind. This book, provides an introductory overview and critical assessment of this phenomenon. Iain Wilkinson outlines contrasting sociological theories of risk, and summarizes some of the principle discoveries of empirical research conducted into the ways people perceive,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415370809
• ISBN13: 9780415370806
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 7.7"