Edgework

The Sociology of Risk-Taking

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
Cover of the book Edgework by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781135954604
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: December 1, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781135954604
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: December 1, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

What do skydiving, rock climbing, and downhill skiing have in common with stock-trading, unprotected sex, and sadomasochism? All are high risk pursuits. Edgework explores the world of voluntary risk-taking, investigating the seductive nature of pursuing peril and teasing out the boundaries between legal and criminal behavior; conscious and unconscious acts; sanity and insanity; acceptable risk and stupidity. The distinguished contributors to this collection profile high risk-takers and explore their experiences with risk through such topics as juvenile delinquency, street anarchism, sadomasochism, avant-garde art, business risks, and extreme sport.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

What do skydiving, rock climbing, and downhill skiing have in common with stock-trading, unprotected sex, and sadomasochism? All are high risk pursuits. Edgework explores the world of voluntary risk-taking, investigating the seductive nature of pursuing peril and teasing out the boundaries between legal and criminal behavior; conscious and unconscious acts; sanity and insanity; acceptable risk and stupidity. The distinguished contributors to this collection profile high risk-takers and explore their experiences with risk through such topics as juvenile delinquency, street anarchism, sadomasochism, avant-garde art, business risks, and extreme sport.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Languages and Cultures of Eastern Christianity: Ethiopian by
Cover of the book The Bewitching of Anne Gunter by
Cover of the book Evaluation Methodologies for Aid in Conflict by
Cover of the book Hate Speech, Pornography, And Radical Attacks On Free Speech Doctrine by
Cover of the book The New Global Politics by
Cover of the book Education as a Political Tool in Asia by
Cover of the book Income and Choice in Biological Control Systems by
Cover of the book Naturalism and Our Knowledge of Reality by
Cover of the book Savage Money by
Cover of the book UN-Tied Nations by
Cover of the book Afghanistan's Political Stability by
Cover of the book Emissaries in Early Modern Literature and Culture by
Cover of the book Early Childhood Curriculum by
Cover of the book The Roth Family, Anthropology, and Colonial Administration by
Cover of the book Religion and Politics in America by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy