Implementing the Precautionary Principle
Subtitle: Perspectives And Prospects
Contributors: Judith S. Jones (Editor); Rene Von Schomberg (Editor)
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Published: September 30, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9781845427023
Subjects: Public Policy - General; Precautionary principle; Environmental risk assessment; Political Science; Legal Reference / Law Profession; Politics/International Relations; Public; Environmental; Environmental law, International
Description: 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.