Risk and Misfortune - The Social Construction of Accidents

Summary

There has been a growing sociological interest in both risk and its management, and with how we cope with the uncertainties of late twentieth century life. This study traces the emergence of the "accident" as a marginal misfortune in modernist thought.

Product details

• Authors: Judith Green
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781138176171
• ISBN: 978-1-138-17617-1
• No. of pages: 232
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Miscellaneous; Anthropology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General