Social Vulnerability in Europe
Author | : Costanzo Ranci |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2009-11-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230245778 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230245773 |
Rating | : 4/5 (773 Downloads) |
Download or read book Social Vulnerability in Europe written by Costanzo Ranci and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-11-30 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.