The Ethics of Technological Risk
eBook - ePub

The Ethics of Technological Risk

  1. 304 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
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eBook - ePub

The Ethics of Technological Risk

About this book

'A comprehensive and important collection that includes essays by some of the leading figures in the field....Essential reading for anyone interested in risk assessment.'
Professor Kristin Shrader-Frechette, University of Notre Dame

'The editors are to be congratulated for bringing together a distinguished international group of theorists to reflect on the issues. This volume will be sure to raise the level of debate while at the same time showing the importance of philosophical reflection in approaches to the problems of the age.'
Professor Jonathan Wolff, University College London

This volume brings together top authors from the fields of risk, philosophy, social sciences and psychology to address the issue of how we should decide how far technological risks are morally acceptable or not. The underlying principles are examined, along with methodological challenges, public involvement and instruments for democratization. A strong theoretical basis is complemented by a range of case studies from some of the most contentious areas, including medical ethics and GM crops.

This book is a vital new resource for researchers, students and anyone concerned that traditional approaches to risk management don't adequately address ethical considerations.

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Information

Year
2012
eBook ISBN
9781136554124
Edition
1
Subtopic
Insurance

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Half Tilte
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. List of Figures and Tables
  7. List of Contributors
  8. Foreword by Yvo de Boer
  9. Acknowledgements
  10. List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
  11. Part I Introduction
  12. Part II Principles and Guidelines
  13. Part III Methodological Considerations
  14. Part IV Involving the Public
  15. Part V Instruments for Democratization
  16. Part VI Conclusion
  17. Index