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" Implementing the precautionary principle : "
edited by Elizabeth Fisher, Judith Jones, René von Schomberg.
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BL
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973577
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b727947
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Implementing the precautionary principle : : perspectives and prospects /\ edited by Elizabeth Fisher, Judith Jones, René von Schomberg.
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Cheltenham, UK ;Northampton, MA :: Edward Elgar Pub.,, ©2006.
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1 online resource (xvi, 336 pages) :: illustrations
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1283219786
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: 1847201679
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: 9781283219785
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: 9781847201676
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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pt. 1. General implications of the precautionary principle for public decision making -- pt. 2. The challenges involved in implementing the precautionary principle -- pt. 3. Prospective applications of the precautionary principle in specific fields.
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| Abstract
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This challenging book takes a broad and thought-provoking look at the precautionary principle and its implementation, or potential implementation, in a number of fields. In particular, it explores the challenges faced by public decision-making processes when applying the precautionary principle, including its role in risk management and risk assessment. Frameworks for improved decision-making are considered, followed by a detailed analysis of prospective applications of the precautionary principle in a number of emerging fields including: nanotechnology, climate change, natural resource management and public health policy. The analysis is both coherent and interdisciplinary, employing perspectives from law, the social sciences and public policy with a view to improving both the legitimacy and effectiveness of public policy at national and international levels.
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Environmental law, International.
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Environmental protection-- Decision making.
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Environmental risk assessment.
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Precautionary principle.
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Environmental law, International.
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Environmental protection-- Decision making.
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Environmental risk assessment.
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LAW-- Environmental.
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Precautionary principle.
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| Dewey Classification
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344.04/6
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K3585.I47 2006eb
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Fisher, Elizabeth, (Elizabeth Charlotte)
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Jones, Judith S.
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Schomberg, René von.
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