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This book presents a case study of the proliferation of at risk-language in The Times news coverage from 1785 to 2009, illuminating the changing social experience of risk.

Zinn presents an historical examination of the forces which have shaped the... Read Full Overview

1. Introduction.2. Understanding Social and Linguistic Change.3. At Risk-Constructs as Research Object: Research Design and Methods.4.Risk in The Times - 1950s to 2000s.5. People and Valued Objects at Risk in The Times - 1780s to 2000s.6. From Substantial... Read Full Overview