Overview
Ecological Politics in and Age of Risk by Ulrich Beck is an original analysis of ecological politics as one part of a renewed engagement with the domain of sub-politics.
Full Product Details
Author: Ulrich Beck (Ludwig-Maximillian University of Munich) ,
Amos Weisz
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint: Polity Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.327kg
ISBN: 9780745613772
ISBN 10: 0745613772
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 26 June 1995
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
This is an extremely complex debate written by a leading German sociologist. The issues are thought-provoking...those who take their debate on the theory of society should find this book fascinating. (TEG News) Wide-ranging...it is likely to appeal to social scientists with a broad range of specialisms, and is novel in the connections it makes between seemingly disparate issues... Beck's prose can be almost poetic in places, his passion about his subject is inspiring and his work indicates many directions for future research. Ecological Politics in an Age of Risk is a challenging and enjoyable book which deserves to be read widely. (British Journal of Sociology) An interesting book offering a stimulating argument. (Political Studies) A must-read for those interested in national or international environmental isues, specifically hazardous waste management. (Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management) Stimulating and provocative. (Environmental Values)
"This is an extremely complex debate written by a leading German sociologist. The issues are thought-provoking...those who take their debate on the theory of society should find this book fascinating." (TEG News) "Wide-ranging...it is likely to appeal to social scientists with a broad range of specialisms, and is novel in the connections it makes between seemingly disparate issues.... Beck's prose can be almost poetic in places, his passion about his subject is inspiring and his work indicates many directions for future research. Ecological Politics in an Age of Risk is a challenging and enjoyable book which deserves to be read widely." (British Journal of Sociology) "An interesting book offering a stimulating argument." (Political Studies) "A "must-read" for those interested in national or international environmental isues, specifically hazardous waste management." (Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management) "Stimulating and provocative." (Environmental Values)
This is an extremely complex debate written by a leading German sociologist. The issues are thought--provoking...those who take their debate on the theory of society should find this book fascinating. (TEG News) Wide--ranging...it is likely to appeal to social scientists with a broad range of specialisms, and is novel in the connections it makes between seemingly disparate issues... Becka s prose can be almost poetic in places, his passion about his subject is inspiring and his work indicates many directions for future research. Ecological Politics in an Age of Risk is a challenging and enjoyable book which deserves to be read widely. (British Journal of Sociology) An interesting book offering a stimulating argument. (Political Studies) A must--read for those interested in national or international environmental isues, specifically hazardous waste management. (Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management) Stimulating and provocative. (Environmental Values)
Author Information
Ulrich Beck is Professor of Sociology at the University of Munich.
