Laws of Fear Beyond the Precautionary Principle

Name: Laws of Fear Beyond the Precautionary Principle
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ISBN: 9780521615129

ISBN-10: 0521615127

ISBN-13: 9780521615129

Edition: 2005

Authors: Cass R. Sunstein

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This book is about the complex relationship between fear, danger, and the law. Cass Sunstein argues that the precautionary principle is incoherent and potentially paralyzing, as risks exist on all sides of social situations and there is no 'general' precautionary principle as such. His insight into The Laws of Fear represents a major statement for the contemporary world from one of the most influential political and legal theorists writing today.

Book details

List price: $34.99
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 3/31/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 248
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Introduction



Problems



Precautions and paralysis



Behind the precautionary principle



Worst case scenarios



Fear as wildfire






Reconstructing the precautionary principle - and managing fear



Costs and benefits



Democracy, rights, and distribution



Libertarian paternalism with Richard Thaler



Fear and liberty


A concluding note: fear and folly


Index