Risk and Uncertainty in a Post-Truth Society (Hardcover)

This edited volume looks at whether it is possible to be more transparent about uncertainty in scientific evidence without undermining public understanding and trust. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book explores the communication of risk and decision-making in an increasingly post-truth world. Drawing on case studies from climate change to genetic testing, the authors argue for better quality evidence synthesis to cut through the noise and highlight the need for more structured public dialogue. For uncertainty in scientific evidence to be communicated effectively, they conclude that trustworthiness is vital: the data and methods underlying statistics must be transparent, valid, and sound, and the numbers need to demonstrate practical utility and add social value to people's lives. Presenting a conceptual framework to help navigate the reader through the key social and scientific challenges of a post-truth era, this book will be of great relevance to students, scholars, and policy makers with an interest in risk analysis and communication.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Earthscan Risk in Society
Release date:	June 2019
First published:	2019
Editors:	Ragnar E. Loefstedt • Sander van der Linden
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	82
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-23543-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Business strategy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management & management techniques > Management decision making > General Promotions
LSN:	0-367-23543-9
Barcode:	9780367235437

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