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Social Contours of Risk: v. II: Risk Analysis, Corporations and the Globalization of Risk.
Hardback
Main Details
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Social Contours of Risk: v. II: Risk Analysis, Corporations and the Globalization of Risk.
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Roger E. Kasperson
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By (author) Jeanne X. Kasperson
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Series | Earthscan Risk in Society |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:344 | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781844070725
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Classifications | Dewey:302.12 |
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Audience | Undergraduate | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | Professional & Vocational | |
Illustrations |
Figures, tables, boxes, index
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Imprint |
Earthscan Ltd
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Publication Date |
3 March 2005 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
We live in a 'risk society' where the identification, distribution and management of risks, from new technology, environmental factors or other sources are crucial to our individual and social existence. In The Social Contours of Risk, Volumes 1 and 2, two of the world's leading and most influential analysts of the social dimensions of risk bring together their most important contributions to this fundamental and wide-ranging field. Volume II centres on the analysis and management of risk in society, in international business and multinationals, and globally. The 'acceptability' of risk to an individual depends on the context, whether the larger society or in, for example, a corporate framework. Their work clarifies the structures and processes for managing risks in the private sector and the factors that produce or impede effective decisions. The authors demonstrate that corporate culture is crucial in determining risk management. They analyse the transfer of corporate risk management systems from industrial to developing countries, and how globalization is spreading and creating new kinds of risk - the combination of traditional and modern hazards presented by climate change, technology transfer and economic growth. They describe the new priorities and capacities needed to deal with these enhanced vulnerabilities around the globe.
Author Biography
Jeanne X Kasperson was Research Associate Professor and Research Librarian and Roger E Kasperson is Research Professor and Distinguished Scientist also at Clark University, USA.
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