Ulrich Beck
Ulrich Beck was a prominent German sociologist known for his work on risk society and individualization. His influential book, 'Risk Society: Towards a New Modernity,' argued that modern societies are characterized by a shift from industrial risks to global risks, such as environmental threats and economic instability. Beck's theories emphasized how individuals navigate these uncertainties in contemporary life, fundamentally altering social relationships and institutions.
Born on May 15, 1944 (81 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,222 | $76,000 | 74$ |
| Totals | 1 | 4,314,768 | 4,222 | $76,000 | 74$ |
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Panama:
Ulrich Beck is mentioned alongside Zygmunt Bauman in the context of discussing ambivalence during institutional crises.
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Venezuela:
Ulrich Beck, a German sociologist, termed the concept of 'risk society' to describe the global and systemic dangers we face.
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