Environment and the Risk Society Introduction: In Chapter 17, we learn about Ulrich Beck’s theory (1992) that we live in a risk society? with human-produc
Environment and the Risk Society Introduction: In Chapter 17, we learn about Ulrich Beck’s theory (1992) that we live in a “risk society” with human-produced manufactured risks, such as air pollution. People in society attempt to mitigate the risks produced by our industrialized lifestyle. Some are more successful at avoiding the risks than others. … Read more