An anthology that offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of risk theory. It covers the origins of the 'concept of risk' and its often misunderstood cousin 'uncertainty', addressing risk perception, risk communication, the idea of trust and post trust as well as risk in policy and regulation with a look at the Precautionary Principle.
An anthology that offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of risk theory. It covers the origins of the 'concept of risk' and its often misunderstood cousin 'uncertainty', addressing risk perception, risk communication, the idea of trust and post trust as well as risk in policy and regulation with a look at the Precautionary Principle.
Ragnar E. Löfstedt PhD is a Professor in Risk Management and the Director of the Centre for Risk Management, Department of Geography, School of Social Science and Public Policy, Kings College London. He is a renowned expert on risk communication and regulation issues. 'sa Boholm is a professor of social anthropology at the School of Public Administration, Gothenburg University, Sweden.
Inhaltsangabe
Part I: The Concept of Risk The Policy Implications of Differing Concepts of Risk A Philosophical Perspective on Risk Uncertain Times The Notion of 'Risk' and the Development of Modernity Part II: Risk Perception Gender, Race, and Perceived Risk How Safe is Safe Enough? A Psychometric Study of Attitudes towards Technological Risks and Benefits Risk as Feelings Part III: Communication about Risk Accounting for the Social Context of Risk Communication Risk Communication and Management in the 21st Century Part IV: Trust and Post-Trust Exploring the Dimensionality of Trust in Risk Regulation Salient Value Similarity, Social Trust, and Risk/Benefit Perception Part V: Policy and Regulation Risk-based Decision Analysis in Support of Precautionary Policies Risk Regulation Under Pressure: Problem Solving or Blame Shifting? The Precautionary Principle and its Policy Implications Uncertainty and Environmental Learning: Index
Part I: The Concept of Risk The Policy Implications of Differing Concepts of Risk A Philosophical Perspective on Risk Uncertain Times The Notion of 'Risk' and the Development of Modernity Part II: Risk Perception Gender, Race, and Perceived Risk How Safe is Safe Enough? A Psychometric Study of Attitudes towards Technological Risks and Benefits Risk as Feelings Part III: Communication about Risk Accounting for the Social Context of Risk Communication Risk Communication and Management in the 21st Century Part IV: Trust and Post-Trust Exploring the Dimensionality of Trust in Risk Regulation Salient Value Similarity, Social Trust, and Risk/Benefit Perception Part V: Policy and Regulation Risk-based Decision Analysis in Support of Precautionary Policies Risk Regulation Under Pressure: Problem Solving or Blame Shifting? The Precautionary Principle and its Policy Implications Uncertainty and Environmental Learning: Index
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