Quote by: Ulrich Beck

I held a conference in Harvard where Americans said they didn't believe in risk. They thought it was just European hysteria. Then the terrorist attacks happened and there was a complete conversion. Suddenly terrorism was the central risk.


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Author Bio


  • NameUlrich Beck
  • DescriptionGerman sociologist and professor of Sociology who coined the term risk society
  • BornMay 15, 1944
  • DiedJanuary 1, 2015
  • CountryGermany
  • ProfessionSociologist