Risk Science and Sustainability
Subtitle: Science for Reduction of Risk and Sustainable Development of Society
By: edited by Tom Beer, Alik Ismail-Zadeh
Contributors: Ismail-Zadeh, Alik
Series: NATO Science, Series II: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, 1568-2609 -- 112; NATO science series -- 112.
Publisher: Springer Netherlands; Imprint; Springer
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Dordrecht
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 260
ISBN-13: 9789401001670
Other titles: Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, Budapest, Hungary, from 15 to 16 June 2002
Description: This volume contains peer-reviewed papers and case studies derived from invited papers. The contributions address two key problems: (i) natural, technological and environmental risks, risk prevention and sustainable development; and (ii) science, risk and society. The papers provide an invaluable insight into, and archival record of the relationship between risk, science, and society in a world that has become more turbulent since the tragic events of 11 September 2001. The papers from scientists, policy makers, and practitioners cover the topics of risk, sustainability, science, and society and are of value for natural and social scientists, teachers, students, economists, and politicians. The book can also be read with profit by authorities responsible for public safety, risk management, and risk mitigation plans, and insurance companies.