The Risk Analysis Controversy - An Institutional Perspective (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1982)

The first summer study at IIASA brought together a cross-section of individ uals from different disciplines and nationalities. All the participants have had an interest in the role of risk analysis given the institutional arrangements which guide decision making for new technologies. This book contains edited versions of the papers presented at the meeting as well as a transcript of the discussions which took place. It provides the ingredients for a broader framework fcr studying the problems associated with technology and society where risk is representative of a much wider set of concerns than simply the probability and consequences of a hazardous accident. The Bundesministerium fuer Forschung und Technologie has an interest in promoting risk and safety research because of these new developments in society over the past ten years. In particular, there has been a diminished confidence in experts' statements on risk and a realization that many of the events which are being examined are not subject to detailed scientific analysis. There has also been an increasing recognition that distinctions must be made between analysis of the risk associated with an event and people's values and preferences. Another important development is the concern by the public that they participate more fully in the decision process on these issues. These concerns were articulated in both the papers and the open discussions at the summer study."

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	1982
Editors:	Howard C. Kunreuther • Eryl V. Ley
Dimensions:	280 x 210 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	236
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1982
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-81942-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Waste management > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > General Books > Professional & Technical > Industrial chemistry & manufacturing technologies > Industrial chemistry > General Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > Sanitary & municipal engineering > Water supply & treatment > General Promotions
LSN:	3-642-81942-7
Barcode:	9783642819421

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