The challenges of vulnerability :
Misztal, Barbara A.
The challenges of vulnerability : in search of strategies for a less vulnerable social life / Barbara Misztal. - Hounmills, Basingstoke ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. - viii, 263 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 226-253) and index.
Vulnerability to adverse events -- Towards sociology of vulnerability -- The first form of vulnerability -- The second form of vulnerability -- The third form of vulnerability -- The nature of remedies -- Acts of responsibility -- Objectives of promising -- Functions of forgiveness.
9780230222748 (alk. paper)
2011012067
Equality.
Social problems.
Social isolation.
Sociology.
Social policy.
HM821 / .M57 2011
305
The challenges of vulnerability : in search of strategies for a less vulnerable social life / Barbara Misztal. - Hounmills, Basingstoke ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. - viii, 263 p. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 226-253) and index.
Vulnerability to adverse events -- Towards sociology of vulnerability -- The first form of vulnerability -- The second form of vulnerability -- The third form of vulnerability -- The nature of remedies -- Acts of responsibility -- Objectives of promising -- Functions of forgiveness.
9780230222748 (alk. paper)
2011012067
Equality.
Social problems.
Social isolation.
Sociology.
Social policy.
HM821 / .M57 2011
305