Description
The Perception of Risk is a book that discusses the gap between expert views and public perception of risk. It offers new methods of risk perception and the implications for regulation and public policy are discussed.
(Earthscan) Describes the gap between expert views and public perception of risk. Offers new methods of risk perception and the implications for regulation and public policy are discussed. Topics covered include: societal risk taking, rating risks, facts and fears, perceived risk, and intuitive toxicology. Hardcover, softcover also available.