Readings in Risk de Theodore S. Glickman

Readings in Risk

Theodore S. Glickman

Michael Gough

Developed for use as a reference work in graduate and undergraduate courses as well as for researchers, policymakers, and interested laypersons, the book is a unique collection of authoritative yet accessible journal articles about risk. Drawn from a variety of disciplines including the physical and social sciences, engineering, and law, the articles deal with a wide range of public policy, regulatory, management, energy, and environmental issues. The selections are accompanied by introductory notes, questions for thought and discussion, and suggestions for further reading.

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Express

Paperback (1)

403^.32 lei 6-8 săpt.

Taylor & Francis – 6 ian 1990

403^.32 lei 6-8 săpt.

Hardback (1)

732^.89 lei 6-8 săpt.

Taylor & Francis – 11 apr 2016

732^.89 lei 6-8 săpt.

Cuprins

ForewordPrefacePart I: Basic ConceptsProbing the Question of Technology-Induced RiskM. Granger MorganChoosing and Managing Technology-Induced RiskM. Granger MorganDefining RiskBaruch Fischoff, Stephen R. Watson, and Chris HopeRisk Analysis: Understanding 'How Safe Is Safe Enough?'Stephen L. Derby and Ralph L. KeeneyPart II: Risk ComparisonsAnalyzing the Daily Risks of LifeRichard Wilson Rating the RisksPaul Slovic, Baruch Fischoff, and Sarah LichtensteinRanking Possible Carcinogenic HazardsBruce N. Ames, Renae Magaw, and Lois Swirsky GoldTechnical Comment: Carcinogenic Risk EstimationSamuel S. Epstein and Joel B. SwartzResponse to Samuel S. Epstein et al.Bruce N. Ames and Lois Swirsky GoldPart III: Regulatory IssuesRisk, Science, and DemocracyWilliam D. RuckleshausNo Risk if the Highest Risk of AllAaron WildavskyCost-Benefit Analysis: An Ethical CritiqueSteven KelmanReply to Steven KelmanGerard Butters, John Calfee, and Pauline IppolitoPart IV: Health Risk AssessmentApplication of Risk Assessment to Food Safety Decision MakingJoseph Rodricks and Michael R. TaylorAssessing Risks from Health Hazards: An Imperfect ScienceDale Hattis and David KennedyA Quantitative Estimate of Leukemia Mortality Associated with Occupational Exposure to BenzeneMary C. White, Peter F. Infante, and Kenneth C. ChuLetter to the Editor: Benzene and the One-Hit ModelJerry L.R. ChandlerLetter to the Editor: Assessment of Leukemia Mortality Associated with Occupational Exposure to BenzenePeter F. Infante, Mary C. White, and Kenneth C. ChuPart V: Technological Risk AssessmentSocial Benefit Versus Technological RiskChauncey StarrThe Application of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Techniques to Energy TechnologiesNorman C. RasmussenAssessing the Risk of an LNG TerminalRalph L. Keeney, Ram B. Kulkarni, and Keshavan NairPart VI: Risk CommunicationThe Emergence of Risk Communication Studies: Social and Political ContextAlonzo Plough and Sheldon KrimskyGetting to Maybe: Some Communications Aspects of Siting Hazardous Waste FacilitiesPeter M. SandmanInformed Choice or Regulated Risk? Lessons from a Study in Radon Risk CommunicationF. Reed Johnson, Ann Fisher, V. Kerry Smith, and William H. Desvouges

Recenzii

'A very practical and realistic publication.'Chemical and Engineering News'Could form the basis for a course in risk analysis. Little mathematical background is required, and each paper is followed by a set of questions for discussion. . . An excellent text to teach from.' American Scientist'Compiles the seminal essays on risk issues. . . presented in a convenient, objective, simple, and stimulating manner. . . . Its organization, selection of papers, and concise but provocative introductory essays make it an understandable and desirable resource for a nontechnical audience. . . . Has its greatest value as a classroom tool.'Environmental Science and Technology