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The prophecy of Ulrich Beck: signposts for the social sciences

Mythen, Gabe; Burgess, Adam; Wardman, Jamie

Authors

Gabe Mythen

Adam Burgess

Jamie Wardman



Abstract

This special issue on the legacy of Ulrich Beck is aimed to stimulate reflection both on the specific uses to which Beck’s conceptual and theoretical apparatus can be put within risk studies and the wider significance of his academic project for the social sciences. In this end-piece, we draw out the key themes which surface in the different contributions relating to five particular areas: the nature of risk; advancements in methods; issues of non-knowledge and uncertainty; the development of cosmopolitan risk communities; and the situated character of individualization. We discuss the implications of the accounts contained in this special issue and reflect on the impact and influence of Beck’s sustained engagement with colleagues around the globe, concluding that the concepts and methods that Beck bequeathed the social sciences are set to live on and thrive.

Citation

Mythen, G., Burgess, A., & Wardman, J. (in press). The prophecy of Ulrich Beck: signposts for the social sciences. Journal of Risk Research, 21(1), https://doi.org/10.1080/13669877.2017.1362029

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 27, 2017
Online Publication Date Sep 8, 2017
Deposit Date Oct 17, 2017
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Journal of Risk Research
Print ISSN 1366-9877
Electronic ISSN 1466-4461
Publisher Routledge
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 21
Issue 1
DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/13669877.2017.1362029
Keywords Ulrich Beck; Risk research; Social sciences
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/881608
Publisher URL http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13669877.2017.1362029
Additional Information This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Risk Research on 08/09/2017, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13669877.2017.1362029

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