Beschreibung:
We live in a runaway world. New patterns of risk and uncertainty threaten the stability of our traditional institutions. To make sense of these profound changes in our lives, and invent new politics for the twenty-first century, we must understand the dynamic forces which are transforming our society.
Contributors. Introduction: Jane Franklin. 1. Politics of Risk Society: Ulrich Beck. 2. Risk Society: the Context of British Politics: Anthony Giddens. 3. Lessons from Lloyda s: the Limits of Insurance: Adam Raphael. 4. Nature Bites Back: John Gray. 5. Risky Business, Safety: Martin Woollacott. 6. Risk Society, Politics and BSE: Robin Grove--White. 7. Procrastination, Precaution and the Global Gamble: Stephen Tindale. 8. Once the Men in White Coats Held the Promise of a Better Future...: John Durant. 9. Therea s Method in the Magic: Pat Kane. 10. Technology and Democracy: Patricia Hewitt. 11. People in Distress: Susie Orbach. 12. Friendship: the Social Glue of Contemporary Society?: Ray Pahl. 13. The Politics of Prevention: Martin Woollacott. 14. Risk and Public Policy: Towards a High Trust Democracy: Anna Coote. Index.