Risk, Vulnerability and Everyday Life

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Focusing on the pervasive concept of risk in everyday life, the book offers a critical overview of how individuals navigate work, family, trust, and friendship through a lens of danger. Iain Wilkinson contrasts various sociological theories of risk and highlights key empirical research findings on human perception and response to risk. Additionally, he addresses moral and political dimensions related to risk, equipping readers with the tools to engage in contemporary sociological debates about its implications for society.