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Global Catastrophic Risks (Paperback)
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Global Catastrophic Risks (Paperback)
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A global catastrophic risk is one with the potential to wreak death
and destruction on a global scale. In human history, wars and
plagues have done so on more than one occasion, and misguided
ideologies and totalitarian regimes have darkened an entire era or
a region. Advances in technology are adding dangers of a new kind.
It could happen again.
In Global Catastrophic Risks 25 leading experts look at the gravest
risks facing humanity in the 21st century, including asteroid
impacts, gamma-ray bursts, Earth-based natural catastrophes,
nuclear war, terrorism, global warming, biological weapons,
totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, general artificial
intelligence, and social collapse. The book also addresses
over-arching issues - policy responses and methods for predicting
and managing catastrophes.
This is invaluable reading for anyone interested in the big issues
of our time; for students focusing on science, society, technology,
and public policy; and for academics, policy-makers, and
professionals working in these acutely important fields.
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