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Laws of fear : beyond the precautionary principle

Title
Laws of fear : beyond the precautionary principle / Cass R. Sunstein.
Author
Sunstein, Cass R.
Publication
Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
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Description
xii, 234 p.; 23 cm.
Series Statement
The Seeley lectures ; 6
Uniform Title
John Robert Seeley lectures ; 6.
Subject
  • Risk perception
  • Fear > Social aspects
  • Precautionary principle
  • Civil rights
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Precautions and paralysis -- Behind the precautionary principle -- Worst-case scenarios -- Fear as wildfire -- Reconstructing the precautionary principle - and managing fear -- Costs and benefits -- Democracy, rights, and distribution -- Libertarian paternalism -- Fear and liberty -- A concluding note: fear and folly.
Call Number
JBD 05-409
ISBN
  • 0521848237
  • 0521615127 (pbk.)
LCCN
2004063437
OCLC
56967073
Author
Sunstein, Cass R.
Title
Laws of fear : beyond the precautionary principle / Cass R. Sunstein.
Imprint
Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2005.
Series
The Seeley lectures ; 6
John Robert Seeley lectures ; 6.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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JBD 05-409
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