Risk acceptability according to the social sciences /

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Douglas, Mary, 1921-2007 (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Russell Sage Foundation, ©1985.
Series:Social research perspectives ; 11.
Subjects:
Risk perception > Social aspects.
Risk-taking (Psychology)
Social perception.
Risk-Taking
Social Perception
Perception du risque > Aspect social.
Prise de risque.
Perception sociale.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Methodology.
Social perception
Risk perception > Social aspects
Risikobereitschaft
Risikoverhalten
Risico nemen.
Waarneming.
Sociale wetenschappen.
Collectief gedrag.
Social choice.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction ; 1. Moral Issues in Risk Acceptability ; 2. The Emergence of a New Subdiscipline ; 3. Perception of Risk ; 4. Choice and Risk ; 5. Natural Risks ; 6. Credibility ; 7. Risk-Seeking and Safety First ; 8. Institutional Constraints ; 9. Risks Encoded ; Bibliography ; Acknowledgments.

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