Readings in Risk

Developed for use as a reference work in graduate and undergraduate courses as well as for researchers policymakers and interested laypersons the book is a unique collection of authoritative yet accessible journal articles about risk. Drawn from a variety of disciplines including the physical and social sciences engineering and law the articles deal with a wide range of public policy regulatory management energy and environmental issues. The selections are accompanied by introductory notes questions for thought and discussion and suggestions for further reading.