"Neither science, nor the politics in power, nor the mass media, nor business, nor the law nor even the military are in a position to define or control risks rationally."
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Ulrich Beck (1944-2015) was a renowned German sociologist celebrated for his groundbreaking work on risk society and individualization. Born in St. Georgen, Germany, he emerged as a prominent thinker in the late 20th century, challenging traditional sociological perspectives. His seminal book, "Risk Society: Towards a New Modernity," explored how modern risks – from environmental threats to terrorism – reshape societal norms and individual identities. Beck's legacy endures in contemporary sociology, as his insights continue to inspire discussions on globalization, uncertainty, and social change.
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"Accordingly, globalization is not only something that will concern and threaten us in the future, but something that is taking place in the present and to which we must first open our eyes."
Ulrich Beck
"All theory of modernity in sociology suggests that the more modernity there is, the less religion. In my theory we can realize that this is wrong: atheism is only one belief system among many."
Ulrich Beck