Ulrich Beck's seminal work, *Risk Society: Towards a New Modernity*, profoundly reshaped sociological thought by introducing the concept of a society increasingly preoccupied with risks it produces itself. Beck argues that as traditional class structures diminish, new, man-made global risks—such as environmental degradation, nuclear threats, and economic instability—become defining features of contemporary life. This groundbreaking analysis explores how these manufactured uncertainties permeate all aspects of society, from politics and economics to individual identity, demanding new forms of collective action and governance. Beck's theory of 'reflexive modernization' highlights how societies are compelled to continuously confront and adapt to the unintended consequences of their own technological and industrial advancements, urging a critical re-evaluation of progress and control in an interconnected world.