Philosophy and Science of Risk av Isabelle Peschard, Yann Benetreau-Dupin, Christopher Wessels

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<P>What is risk? How do we assess risk? What are the ethical implications of risk? The concept of risk is important ¿ sometimes even crucial ¿ for many philosophical domains, from philosophy of science and technology to ethics and sustainability. <I>Philosophy and Science of Risk </I>is a clear, wide-ranging introduction to this urgent and fast-growing subject. It covers the following key topics:</P><P>¿ The philosophical and historical background to understanding and interpreting risk</P><P>¿ The meaning of risk and how it differs from closely related concepts, such as uncertainty or dangers</P><P>¿ The social construction of risk</P><P>¿ Risk perception and risk as an object of scientific study</P><P>¿ The measurement of risk, its probability and severity</P><P>¿ Risk and scientific modeling</P><P>¿ Risk, value judgments, and expertise</P><P>¿ Risk management, including cost-benefit analysis and the precautionary approach</P><P>¿ Risk communication, including deliberative models</P><