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Description: Social Theories of Risk by Sheldon Krimsky, Dominic Golding The social science approach to risk has seen distinct paradigms developing in disciplines such as anthropology, economics, and psychology. This book traces the intellectual origins and histories of 12 of the established and emerging paradigms from the perspective of their principal proponents. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The social science approach to risk has matured over the past two decades, with distinct paradigms developing in disciplines such as anthropology, economics, geography, psychology, and sociology. Social Theories of Risk traces the intellectual origins and histories of twelve of the established and emerging paradigms from the perspective of their principal proponents. Each contributor examines the underlying assumptions of his or her paradigm, the foundational issue it seeks to address, and likely future directions of research.Taken together, these essays illustrate that the principal achievement of social sciences has been to broaden the debate about risk beyond the narrow, technical considerations of engineers and the physical and life sciences. The authors conclude that expert knowledge is not value-free, that public perceptions of and attitudes toward risks vary according to a wide range of social, psychological, and cultural variables, and that public opposition to particular risks cannot be assuaged by technical fixes. The essays reveal the circuitous paths that lead people to the study of risk, highlight how these paths have crossed and discuss some of the seminal influences on individuals and the field in general. Social Theories of Risk presents a broad, retrospective view of the state of the theory in the social sciences, written by many who have been on the cutting edge of risk research since its early days. The book includes both established and novel perspectives that address the theoretical foundations of the field and reflect what we know about risk as a psychological, social, and cultural phenomenon. The collection of papers not only informs us of the tributary ideas that spawned the social studies of risk, but also how the field has matured. The biographical flavor of the essays provides fascinating reading for established members of the field, and a valuable entree for newcomers. It is an ideal college text for courses in the history of science, environmental policy, and science, technology, and society, as well as the burgeoning array of more specialized courses in risk assessment and management. Author Biography SHELDON KRIMSKY is Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy at Tufts University. He has published widely on the social and ethical impacts of technology. His books include Biotechnics and Society: The Rise of Industrial Genetics (Praeger, 1991, Environmental Hazards: Communicating Risks as Social Process (Auburn House, 1988) and Genetic Alchemy: The Social History of the Recombitant DNA Controversy.DOMINIC GOLDING is a Fellow at the Center for Risk Management, Resources for the Future. He is the author of The Different Susceptibility of Workers to Occupational Hazards and contributed to The State of the Earth Atlas. Table of Contents PrefaceConceptual and Historical PerspectivesThe Role of Theory in Risk Studies by Sheldon KrimskyA Social and Programmatic History of Risk Research by Dominic GoldingConcepts of Risk: A Classification by Ortwin RennSocial, Cultural, and Psychological ParadigmsCultural Theory and Risk Analysis by Steve RaynerPerceptions of Risk: Reflections on the Psychometric Paradigm by Paul SlovicThe Social Amplification of Risk: Progress in Developing an Integrative Framework by Roger KaspersonThe Social Arena Concept of Risk Debates by Ortwin RennSocial Drama and Risk Evaluation by Ingar PalmlundThe Role of Science in Risk AssessmentPublic Wisdom, Expert Fallibility: Toward a Conceptual Theory of Risk by Harry J. OtwayHeuristics, Biases, and the Not-so-general Publics: Expertise and Error in the Assessment of Risks by William R. FreudenburgThree Types of Risk Assessment and the Emergence of Post-normal Science by Silvio O. Funtowicz and Jerome R. RavetzRisk and Social Learning: Reification to Engagement by Brian WynnePolicy and Decision FrameworksA Conceptual Framework for Managing Low-Probability Events by Howard KunreutherExpert Knowledge and Public Values in Risk Management: The Role of Decision Analysis by Detlof von WinterfeldtInconsistent Values in Risk Management by Chris WhippleReflections by Sheldon Krimsky and Dominic GoldingBibliographyIndex Review "This is an excellent introduction to the state of the art in why people identify something as a threat . . . more comprehensive than any predecessor. . ."-Risk Abstracts"It is a rare book that I pick up and read from cover to cover without loosing interest, and I am pleased to say that Krimskys and Goldings Social Theories of Risk is among those. This is a unique collection of essays, written in a lucid jargon-free prose and folded together into a coherent whole. Social Theories of Risk should be a required text for graduate students in environmental sciences, engineering, and public health. It should also be read by risk managers who are struggling to simultaneously interpret the science, and to respond to the pressing and legitimate needs of the society."-Halina S. Brown Associate Professor of ETS and Chairperson Clark University"Krimsky and Golding provide a fresh and illuminating perspective on the variety of theories and paradigms that together comprise current social studies of risk. The range over disciplines and national origins is broad and provocative."- Gilbert F. White Natural Hazards Research and Applications Information Center University of Colorado, Boulder?This is an excellent introduction to the state of the art in why people identify something as a threat . . . more comprehensive than any predecessor. . .?-Risk Abstracts Promotional This volume traces the development of risk theorys dominant conceptual frameworks by using leading theorists own accounts of how they formed their perspectives. It examines the fundamental bases and theoretical foundations of risk analysis. Long Description The social science approach to risk has matured over the past two decades, with distinct paradigms developing in disciplines such as anthropology, economics, geography, psychology, and sociology. Social Theories of Risk traces the intellectual origins and histories of twelve of the established and emerging paradigms from the perspective of their principal proponents. Each contributor examines the underlying assumptions of his or her paradigm, the foundational issue it seeks to address, and likely future directions of research. Taken together, these essays illustrate that the principal achievement of social sciences has been to broaden the debate about risk beyond the narrow, technical considerations of engineers and the physical and life sciences. The authors conclude that expert knowledge is not value-free, that public perceptions of and attitudes toward risks vary according to a wide range of social, psychological, and cultural variables, and that public opposition to particular risks cannot be assuaged by technical fixes. The essays reveal the circuitous paths that lead people to the study of risk, highlight how these paths have crossed and discuss some of the seminal influences on individuals and the field in general. Social Theories of Risk presents a broad, retrospective view of the state of the theory in the social sciences, written by many who have been on the cutting edge of risk research since its early days. The book includes both established and novel perspectives that address the theoretical foundations of the field and reflect what we know about risk as a psychological, social, and cultural phenomenon. The collection of papers not only informs us of the tributary ideas that spawned the social studies of risk, but also how the field has matured. The biographical flavor of the essays provides fascinating reading for established members of the field, and a valuable entree for newcomers. It is an ideal college text for courses in the history of science, environmental policy, and science, technology, and society, as well as the burgeoning array of more specialized courses in risk assessment and management. Review Quote "This is an excellent introduction to the state of the art in why people identify something as a threat. . . . More comprehensive than any predecessor." Risk Abstracts Promotional "Headline" This volume traces the development of risk theorys dominant conceptual frameworks by using leading theorists own accounts of how they formed their perspectives. It examines the fundamental bases and theoretical foundations of risk analysis. Details ISBN027594168X Year 1992 ISBN-10 027594168X ISBN-13 9780275941680 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1992-08-30 Country of Publication United States Edited by Sheldon Krimsky Place of Publication Westport Short Title SOCIAL THEORIES OF RISK Language English Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 432 Subtitle Workshop : Papers Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DEWEY 306 DOI 10.1604/9780275941680 UK Release Date 1992-08-30 NZ Release Date 1992-08-30 US Release Date 1992-08-30 Author Dominic Golding Audience Age 7-17 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Alternative 9780275943172 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1992-08-29 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16433879;

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