’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 LondonThis 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.
