The Global Risk Society: In Search of Lost Safety" by Ulrich Beck is a seminal work in sociology, in which he argues that modern societies face new and uncontrollable risks as a result of globalization and technological advances.
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The definition of a risk society: Beck describes how risks such as climate change, terrorism, and financial crises transcend national borders and cannot be effectively managed by governments.
Examples of risks: The book covers examples such as environmental disasters caused by human activities, such as the emission of greenhouse gases, as well as major events such as the September 11, 2001 attacks and global economic crises that affect all countries.
Reflexive modernity: Beck introduces the concept of reflexive modernity, suggesting that social and economic progress comes with the production of new risks, necessitating a rethinking of how to deal with these risks.
Importance of the book
The book is an important reference for researchers in the fields of social sciences and political science, providing an in-depth analysis of the risks facing contemporary societies and how they affect values and social relations. It also seeks to understand how these risks affect social institutions and public trust in governments.
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