{"product_id":"philosophy-and-science-of-risk-an-introduction-paperback","title":"Philosophy and Science of Risk: An Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIsabelle Peschard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYann Benétreau-Dupin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristopher Wessels\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat 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. \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy and Science of Risk \u003c\/i\u003eis a clear, wide-ranging introduction to this urgent and fast-growing subject. It covers the following key topics: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- The philosophical and historical background to understanding and interpreting risk\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- The meaning of risk and how it differs from closely related concepts, such as uncertainty or dangers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- The social construction of risk\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Risk perception and risk as an object of scientific study\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- The measurement of risk, its probability and severity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Risk and scientific modeling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Risk, value judgments, and expertise\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Risk management, including cost-benefit analysis and the precautionary approach\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Risk communication, including deliberative models\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Ethics of risk, including duties toward nonhuman animals and future generations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Risk and sustainability\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Decision-making under risk\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding helpful additional features such as text boxes, chapter summaries, review, and discussion questions, \u003ci\u003ePhilosophy and Science of Risk: An Introduction \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal textbook for students of the philosophy of risk. It is also suitable for students studying the conceptual questions surrounding risk in related subjects, such as sociology, psychology, economics, politics, geography, sustainability, and environmental studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsabelle Peschard\u003c\/strong\u003e is an associate professor emerita and lecturer faculty in the Philosophy Department at San Francisco State University, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYann Benétreau-Dupin is a division editor at \u003ci\u003ePLOS ONE \u003c\/i\u003efor the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Neuroscience, Mental Health Team, and a visiting scholar at San Francisco State University, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristopher Wessels is a lecturer faculty in the Philosophy Department at San Francisco State University, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.68 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42134263693447,"sku":"9780367086442","price":84.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d88508e967150642cb117bb60d7aa5ae.webp?v=1732640342","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/philosophy-and-science-of-risk-an-introduction-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}