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Both Anthony Giddens and Ulrich Beck see late stage modernity as risk societies.
Late Stage Modernity
A term often associated with contemporary society characterized by advanced technological development, global interconnectedness, and complex social structures.
Risk Societies
Societies characterized by the prevalence of modern risks and hazards that are a byproduct of technological and industrial development, often surpassing traditional societal divisions and requiring new forms of management.
- Comprehend Ulrich Beck’s hypothesis regarding the interrelationship between nature and society alongside the idea of reflexive modernity.
- Gain insight into the concept of risk societies and the administration of risks in contemporary periods.
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- Comprehend Ulrich Beck’s hypothesis regarding the interrelationship between nature and society alongside the idea of reflexive modernity.
- Gain insight into the concept of risk societies and the administration of risks in contemporary periods.
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