Jane Franklin
Politics Of Risk Society
- ISBN 13:
- 9780745619255
- author:
- Jane Franklin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 15.75 x 1.02 x 23.11 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Politics of Risk Society by Jane Franklin explores the dynamic forces transforming our society and the need for new politics to engage with people's lived experience. This book delves into how we perceive risk and integrate change, offering insights from key thinkers in sociology, politics, and social policy. Contributions from prominent experts explore the daily experience of risk, from personal relationships to global issues like climate change. By examining these perspectives, The Politics of Risk Society captures part of the spirit of our age, making it a valuable resource for students of sociology, politics, and social policy. This book provides a unique dialogue between theory and practice, shedding light on the essential forces driving policy development today.