Ulrich Beck's Concept of «Risk Society»: a Theoretical Analysis
Abstract
This article is devoted to the analysis of Ulrich Beck's concept of «risk society». The article considers how the growth of individualization and the omnipresence of global risks require a reassessment of traditional norms and a transition to more reflexive, self-sufficient approaches to life. The significance of this transition for rethinking social cohesion is emphasized: new forms of solidarity based on shared concern for complex, interconnected problems are emerging. The article also presents a more detailed understanding of the «risk society» as a key step in modernity, heralding a future in which adaptability, foresight and cooperative action define the human condition.
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Usmanov G.R. Ulrich Beck's Concept of «Risk Society»: a Theoretical Analysis. The Review of Economy, the Law and Sociology. 2024;(2):247-250. (In Russ.)
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