Ecological Politics in an Age of Risk

Ulrich Beck (Ludwig-Maximillian University of Munich), Amos Weisz

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German

Polity Press
26 June 1995

Politics & government; Political science & theory; Social impact of environmental issues

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.

By: Ulrich Beck (Ludwig-Maximillian University of Munich)
Translated by: Amos Weisz
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 327g
ISBN: 9780745613772
ISBN 10: 0745613772
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 26 June 1995
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly , A / AS level , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Translator's Note. Preface. Introduction: The Immortality of Industrial Society and the Contents of the Book. Part I: Dead Ends. 1. Barbarism Modernised: The Eugenic Age. 2. The Naturalistic Misunderstanding of the Ecological Movement: Environmental Critique as Social Critique. 3. Industrial Fatalism: Organised Irresponsibility. Part II: Antidotes. 4. The Self-Refutation of Bureaucracy: The Victory of Industralism over Itself. 5. Implementation as Abolition of Technocracy: The Logic of Relativistic Science. 6. The ""Poisoned Cake"": Capital and Labour in Risk Society. 7. Conflicts over Progress: The Technocratic Challenge to Democracy. Notes. Bibliography. Index."

Ulrich Beck is Professor of Sociology at the University of Munich.

Reviews for Ecological Politics in an Age of Risk

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)