Jane Franklin is Research Fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research

"The book broadly reflects the approach of the influential theory of "Risk Society" associated with Ulrich Beck and Anthony Giddens. Both of these prominent sociologists have contributed to this volume, and their essays each provide a clear synthesis of their arguments. For those new to this discussion, this collection provides an excellent introduction to the notion of 'Risk Society.'" Times Literary Supplement

• Contributors. Introduction: Jane Franklin.1. Politics of Risk Society: Ulrich Beck.2. Risk Society: the Context of British Politics: Anthony Giddens.3. Lessons from Lloyd's: the Limits of Insurance: Adam Raphael.4. Nature Bites Back: John Gray.5. Risky Business, Safety: Martin Woollacott.6. Risk Society, Politics and BSE: Robin Grove-White.7. Procrastination, Precaution and the Global Gamble: Stephen Tindale.8. Once the Men in White Coats Held the Promise of a Better Future...: John Durant.9. There's Method in the Magic: Pat Kane.10. Technology and Democracy: Patricia Hewitt.11. People in Distress: Susie Orbach.12. Friendship: the Social Glue of Contemporary Society?: Ray Pahl.13. The Politics of Prevention: Martin Woollacott.14. Risk and Public Policy: Towards a High Trust Democracy: Anna Coote.Index.

Jane Franklin is Research Fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research

"The book broadly reflects the approach of the influential theory of "Risk Society" associated with Ulrich Beck and Anthony Giddens. Both of these prominent sociologists have contributed to this volume, and their essays each provide a clear synthesis of their arguments. For those new to this discussion, this collection provides an excellent introduction to the notion of 'Risk Society.'" Times Literary Supplement

• Contributors. Introduction: Jane Franklin.1. Politics of Risk Society: Ulrich Beck.2. Risk Society: the Context of British Politics: Anthony Giddens.3. Lessons from Lloyd's: the Limits of Insurance: Adam Raphael.4. Nature Bites Back: John Gray.5. Risky Business, Safety: Martin Woollacott.6. Risk Society, Politics and BSE: Robin Grove-White.7. Procrastination, Precaution and the Global Gamble: Stephen Tindale.8. Once the Men in White Coats Held the Promise of a Better Future...: John Durant.9. There's Method in the Magic: Pat Kane.10. Technology and Democracy: Patricia Hewitt.11. People in Distress: Susie Orbach.12. Friendship: the Social Glue of Contemporary Society?: Ray Pahl.13. The Politics of Prevention: Martin Woollacott.14. Risk and Public Policy: Towards a High Trust Democracy: Anna Coote.Index.

Jane Franklin is Research Fellow at the Institute for Public Policy Research

"The book broadly reflects the approach of the influential theory of "Risk Society" associated with Ulrich Beck and Anthony Giddens. Both of these prominent sociologists have contributed to this volume, and their essays each provide a clear synthesis of their arguments. For those new to this discussion, this collection provides an excellent introduction to the notion of 'Risk Society.'" Times Literary Supplement

• Contributors. Introduction: Jane Franklin.1. Politics of Risk Society: Ulrich Beck.2. Risk Society: the Context of British Politics: Anthony Giddens.3. Lessons from Lloyd's: the Limits of Insurance: Adam Raphael.4. Nature Bites Back: John Gray.5. Risky Business, Safety: Martin Woollacott.6. Risk Society, Politics and BSE: Robin Grove-White.7. Procrastination, Precaution and the Global Gamble: Stephen Tindale.8. Once the Men in White Coats Held the Promise of a Better Future...: John Durant.9. There's Method in the Magic: Pat Kane.10. Technology and Democracy: Patricia Hewitt.11. People in Distress: Susie Orbach.12. Friendship: the Social Glue of Contemporary Society?: Ray Pahl.13. The Politics of Prevention: Martin Woollacott.14. Risk and Public Policy: Towards a High Trust Democracy: Anna Coote.Index.