Social Vulnerability in Europe: The New Configuration of Social Risks

Ranci, Costanzo

This book explores the dimensions and characteristics of social vulnerability in Western Europe. It provides a broad empirical foundation for recent theories on the emergence of new social risks in post-industrial societies, revealing to what extent social risks are compromising the 'normal' functioning of the European population.  

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2009-11-30

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230580916

DOI: 10.1057/9780230245778

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 299