Laws of fear : beyond the precautionary principle /

This is a book about the complex relationship between fear, danger, and the law, examining the many problems in what is known as 'the precautionary principle'. Laws of Fear represents a major statement from one of the most influential political and legal theorists writing today.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Sunstein, Cass R.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Colección:John Robert Seeley lectures ; 6.
Temas:
Risk perception.
Fear > Social aspects.
Precautionary principle.
Civil rights.
Civil Rights
Perception du risque.
Peur > Aspect social.
Principe de précaution.
Droits de l'homme.
civil rights.
PSYCHOLOGY > Social Psychology.
Internationales Umweltrecht
Schadensvorsorge
Risico's.
Risk management.
Juridische aspecten.
Politieke aspecten.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Precautions and paralysis
  • Behind the precautionary principle
  • Worst-case scenarios
  • Fear as wildfire
  • Reconstructing the precautionary principle
  • and managing fear
  • Costs and benefits
  • Democracy, rights, and distribution
  • Libertarian paternalism
  • Fear and liberty
  • A concluding note: fear and folly.

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