Dangerous Science

Science Policy and Risk Analysis for Scientists and Engineers

Daniel J Rozell

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Ubiquity Press
04 February 2020

Risk assessment; Research methods: general; Ethical issues: scientific & technological developments; Law as it applies to other professions; Science: general issues

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 find common values on which to build consensus. The best way to avoid these situations is to sidestep the instigating controversy by using a broad risk-benefit assessment as a risk exploration tool to help scientists and engineers design experiments and technologies that accomplish intended goals while avoiding physical or moral dangers.

Dangerous Science explores the intersection of science policy and risk analysis to detail failures in current science policy practices and what can be done to help minimize the negative impacts of science and technology on society.

By: Daniel J Rozell
Imprint: Ubiquity Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 304g
ISBN: 9781911529880
ISBN 10: 1911529889
Pages: 164
Publication Date: 04 February 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Daniel J. Rozell is an engineer and scientist affiliated with the Department of Technology and Society at Stony Brook University.