ISBN:
0511111568
,
0511790856
,
9780511111563
,
9780511790850
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xii, 234 pages)
Series Statement:
The Seeley lectures 6
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Sunstein, Cass R Laws of fear
DDC:
302.12
Keywords:
Risk perception
;
Fear Social aspects
;
Precautionary principle
;
Civil rights
;
PSYCHOLOGY ; Social Psychology
;
Civil rights
;
Fear ; Social aspects
;
Precautionary principle
;
Risk perception
;
Internationales Umweltrecht
;
Schadensvorsorge
;
Risico's
;
Risk management
;
Juridische aspecten
;
Politieke aspecten
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
This is a book about the complex relationship between fear, danger, and the law, examining the many problems in what is known as 'the precautionary principle'. Laws of Fear represents a major statement from one of the most influential political and legal theorists writing today
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511790850
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