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Risque et innovation : un point de vue sociologique

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Nowadays, experts are often said to be affected with a generalized "risquophobia", by using the notion of risk in order to blame technical innovations and business spirit. But a historical and sociological appraisal of the notion of risk leads to radically different conclusions. Firstly, the notion of risk has been built as an auxiliary for economic innovations. Secondly, contemporary societies are characterized by a "risk culture" which urge each of us to be the real entrepreneur of his own life. At last, the notion of risk can also be considered as a strategic resource which can be summoned to promote social change.

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  • Patrick Peretti-Watel, 2003. "Risque et innovation : un point de vue sociologique," Innovations, De Boeck Université, vol. 18(2), pages 59-72.
    • Handle: RePEc:cai:inndbu:inno_018_0059
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    1. Lavoie, Marie, 2010. "A decision support system to deal with the medical isotopes crisis," Technology in Society, Elsevier, vol. 32(3), pages 224-229.
    2. Bouzon, Arlette & Devillard, Joëlle, 2011. "The Management of Uncertainty in Tourism: Strategic Paradoxes and Communication," MPRA Paper 29704, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    3. Nlend Nkott, Anny Lucrèce & Temple, Ludovic, 2021. "Societal acceptability conditions of genome editing for upland rice in Madagascar," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 167(C).

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