The public is generally enthusiastic about the latest science and technology, but sometimes research threatens the physical safety or ethical norms of society. When this happens, scientists and engineers can find themselves unprepared in the midst of an intense science policy debate. In the absence of convincing evidence, technological optimists and skeptics struggle to build consensus. In these situations, it is best to sidestep the instigating controversy by using a broad risk-benefit assessment as a risk exploration tool to help scientists and engineers accomplish their goals while avoiding physical or moral dangers. Dangerous Science explores the intersection of science policy and risk analysis to determine ways to minimize negative impacts of science and technology on society. This work was published by Saint Philip Street Press pursuant to a Creative Commons license permitting commercial use. All rights not granted by the work's license are retained by the author or authors.
By:
Daniel J Rozell Imprint: Saint Philip Street Press Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 9mm
Weight: 399g ISBN:9781013295201 ISBN 10: 101329520X Pages: 166 Publication Date:09 October 2020 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active