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3. The Problem of Governance in the Risk Society: Envisaging Strategies, Managing Not-knowing

verfasst von : Gabe Mythen

Erschienen in: Risk Governance

Verlag: Springer Netherlands

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Abstract

This chapter addresses the problem of risk management in an increasingly complex and labile world. The discussion of governance is situated within the theoretical framework of the risk society and develops a critical sociological understanding of the ways in which expert institutions handle risky situations that are marked by multiple uncertainties.

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Metadaten
Titel
The Problem of Governance in the Risk Society: Envisaging Strategies, Managing Not-knowing
verfasst von
Gabe Mythen
Copyright-Jahr
2015
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-9328-5_3