There has been a growing sociological interest in both risk and its management, and with how we cope with the uncertainties of late 20th-century life. Understanding accidents is the key to understanding the risk society, for accidents are both the paradigmatic challenge for risk technologies (to predict the apparently unpredictable) and the ultimate indicator of the limits of those technologies.
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There has been a growing sociological interest in both risk and its management, and with how we cope with the uncertainties of late 20th-century life. Understanding accidents is the key to understanding the risk society, for accidents are both the paradigmatic challenge for risk technologies (to predict the apparently unpredictable) and the ultimate indicator of the limits of those technologies.
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Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 1857285603.