Sociology I · 10 marks · 150 words
Define Ulrich Beck's concept of the 'risk society.' How does the concept of risk influence contemporary social change?
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Syllabus: Social Change in Modern Society: (a) Sociological theories of social change. (b) Development and dependency. (c) Agents of social change. (d) Education and social change. (e) Science, technology and social change.
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