The threat we face from high-stakes risk has never been higher. These challenges include environmental pollution, fragile financial systems and the threat of widespread geopolitical violence. This book suggests that a return to natural risk levels b those in accordance with naturally occurring background levels b is both desirable and achievable. INDICE: Preface: Does Our Existence Matter? - The Philosophy of Survival -Making Decisions Under Conditions of Risk - The Notion of a Naturally Risk Free Existence - Where Are We Now? - Planning for a Safer Future - Risk Planningon a Wider Scale - Is a Safer World 'Worth It'? - Achieving a Viable Utopia -Appendix A. The Intuitive Principles of Risk - Appendix B. A Glossary of Key Concepts
- ISBN: 978-0-230-23827-5
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 176
- Fecha Publicación: 09/10/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés