ENGLISH

The Ethics of Technological Risk

By Lotte Asveld , Sabine Roeser

Book information

Publisher
Earthscan Publications Ltd.
Year
2008
ISBN
9781844076383, 1844076385
LCC
T174.5 .E84 2008
Open Library ID
OL17010784M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1768953 bytes)
Series
The Earthscan Risk in Society Series
Pages
305\305
Topic
Economy
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

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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