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Understanding Risk

Understanding Risk Informing Decisions in a Democratic Society

Hardback (05 Jun 1996)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A National Research Council report presenting guidelines and principles for informing non-scientist policy makers and the public of health, safety, and environmental risks associated with government and business projects. The 17 committee members formulate a definition of risk characterizations within a decision making process, underlining the role

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Book information

ISBN: 9780309053969
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Imprint: Routledge
Pub date:
DEWEY: 302.12
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 249
Weight: 612g
Height: 241mm
Width: 165mm
Spine width: 25mm