The Social Amplification of Risk

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Review 'This volume discusses key conceptual issues as well as a range of recent case studies (spanning BSE and food safety, AIDS/HIV, nuclear power, child protection, Y2K, electromagnetic fields, and waste incineration …'. Social Science Newsletter Book Description This volume brings together contributions from a group of international experts working in the field of risk perception and risk communication. Key conceptual issues are discussed as well as a range of recent case studies that take forward the state-of-the-art in risk amplification theory. See all Product description