NEOCATASTROPHISM: SOCIOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS UPON NEW RISKS IN THE ECOLOGICAL DOMAIN
https://doi.org/10.26425/1816-4277-2017-12-205-210
Abstract
The article presents a sociological analysis of the manifestations and consequences of the «new» catastrophism. It reveals arguments backing the fact that most of such catastrophes are closely tied with social, economic, political and informational life of the society. Social problems, usually associated with catastrophes, are named, which lead to a «corrosive community». The regulating role of the religion is revealed. A table, where «old» and «new» catastrophes are compared, is introduced. In conclusion, an analysis of risks, related to the «new» catastrophes is presented.
About the Author
A. Perova
ФГАОУ ВО «Московский государственный институт международных отношений (университет) Министерства иностранных дел Российской Федерации»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Perova A. NEOCATASTROPHISM: SOCIOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS UPON NEW RISKS IN THE ECOLOGICAL DOMAIN. Vestnik Universiteta. 2017;(12):205-210. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.26425/1816-4277-2017-12-205-210
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