Implementing the precautionary principle : perspectives and prospects / edited by Elizabeth Fisher, Judith Jones, Rene von Schomberg.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fisher, Elizabeth (Elizabeth Charlotte)

Jones, Judith S.

Schomberg, René von.

Edward Elgar Publishing.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Environmental law, International.

Environmental risk assessment.

Precautionary principle.

Environmental protection--Decision making.

Environmental protection.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (352 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, U.K. ; Northampton, Mass. : Edward Elgar Pub., c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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, the essays within the book explore 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,

Contents:

pt. 1. General implications of the precautionary principle for public decision making

pt. 2. The challenges involved in implementing the precautionary principle

pt. 3. Prospective applications of the precautionary principle in specific fields.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-21978-6

9786613219787

1-84720-167-9

OCLC:

304076587