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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.”

Quote by Ulrich Beck

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Ulrich Beck (May 15, 1944 – January 1, 2015) was a renowned German sociologist best known for his theory of the 'risk society.' He taught at the University of Munich and the London School of Economics. His seminal work, 'Risk Society: Towards a New Modernity,' became a classic in sociology. Beck's research focused on globalization, individualization, climate change, and cosmopolitanism, profoundly influencing contemporary sociology, political science, and environmental studies. He passed away from a heart attack in 2015 at age 70. more

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