Risk Analysis and Society An Interdisciplinary Characterization of the Field

Name: Risk Analysis and Society An Interdisciplinary Characterization of the Field
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ISBN: 9780521532631

ISBN-10: 0521532639

ISBN-13: 9780521532631

Edition: 2003

Authors: Timothy McDaniels, Mitchell J. Small

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This book provides an interdisciplinary and international characterization of the state of the art and science of risk analysis. Such an analysis is needed to ensure better management of choices concerning environmental, health and technology-based hazards that increasingly affect peoples' lives on an international scale. Including chapters by many of the world's leading risk researchers, this comprehensive work will provide insight into the scope of important social and technical issues that influence risks and their management.

Book details

List price: $51.99
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 11/24/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 480
Size: 5.98" wide x 9.02" long x 1.06" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English




Introduction: Risk analysis and society: an interdisciplinary characterization of the field




Fundamental Character of Risk



The conception of variability in risk analyses: developments since 1980




Mechanistic considerations in the harmonization of dose-response methodology: the role of redundancy at different levels of biological organization




Risk of extreme and rare events: lessons from a selection of approaches




Environmental risk and justice




Methods for Risk Assessment



Uncertain risk: the role and limits of quantitative assessment




Valuing risk management choices




The role of efficiency in risk management




New Approaches and Needs for Risk Management



The challenge of integrating participation and discourse in risk management




Global change and transboundary risks




Environmental risks and developing countries: an Asian perspective



Summary and Future Directions



State of the art and new directions in risk assessment and risk management: fundamental issues of measurement and management