The Perception of Risk
by
Paul Slovic
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Earthscan Risk in Society
ISBN-10
1853835285
ISBN-13
9781853835285
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Earthscan Ltd
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 1st, 2000
Print length
512 Pages
Weight
806 grams
Dimensions
15.80 x 23.30 x 3.80 cms
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The concept of risk is an outgrowth of our society's great concern about coping with the dangers of modern life. This book examines the gap between expert views of risk and public perceptions. It allows the reader to see the evolution of our understanding of such perceptions.
The concept of risk is an outgrowth of our society''s great concern about coping with the dangers of modern life. The Perception of Risk brings together the work of Paul Slovic, one of the world''s leading analysts of risk, risk perception and risk management, to examine the gap between expert views of risk and public perceptions. Ordered chronologically, it allows the reader to see the evolution of our understanding of such perceptions, from early studies identifying public misconceptions of risk to recent work that recognizes the importance and legitimacy of equity, trust, power and other value-laden issues underlying public concern.
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