Perspectives And Prospects
Edición de la obra Implementing the precautionary principle
| Autor | Elizabeth Fisher, Judith S. Jones |
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| Editorial | Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Fecha de publicación | September 30, 2006 |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 336 |
| Formato | Hardcover |
| ISBN-13 | 9781845427023 |
| ISBN-10 | 1845427025 |
| OCLC | 69672052 |
| LCCN | 2006046387 |
| Número de Cutter | F533i |
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This challenging book takes a broad and thought-provoking look at the precautionary principle and its implementation, or potential implementation, in a number of fields. In particular, it explores the challenges faced by public decision-making processes when applying the precautionary principle, including its role in risk management and risk assessment. Frameworks for improved decision-making are considered, followed by a detailed analysis of prospective applications of the precautionary principle in a number of emerging fields including: nanotechnology, climate change, natural resource management and public health policy. The analysis is both coherent and interdisciplinary, employing perspectives from law, the social sciences and public policy with a view to improving both the legitimacy and effectiveness of public policy at national and international levels.