This new anthology is a comprehensive introduction to the field of risk theory. The introduction provides the ideal starting point for students and professionals new to risk studies and offers a concise refresher for researchers and practitioners. Coverage includes the origins of the 'concept of risk' and its often misunderstood cousin 'uncertainty, ' before moving on to address risk perception, risk communication, the idea of trust and post trust as well as risk in policy and regulation with a close look at the Precautionary Principle. Following the introduction, the volume includes a...
This new anthology is a comprehensive introduction to the field of risk theory. The introduction provides the ideal starting point for students and pr...
In the last decade biodiversity loss and persistent poverty in developing countries have been recognised as major international problems that require urgent attention. However, the nature and scale of the links between these two problems, and between efforts to address them, has been the subject of much heated debate. Understanding the different elements of this debate is critical if we are to move towards constructive solutions. This Reader provides a guide to, and commentary on, the different strands of the current conservation-poverty debate through a selection of key readings from both...
In the last decade biodiversity loss and persistent poverty in developing countries have been recognised as major international problems that require ...
In the last decade biodiversity loss and persistent poverty in developing countries have been recognised as major international problems that require urgent attention. However, the nature and scale of the links between these two problems, and between efforts to address them, has been the subject of much heated debate. Understanding the different elements of this debate is critical if we are to move towards constructive solutions. This Reader provides a guide to, and commentary on, the different strands of the current conservation-poverty debate through a selection of key readings from both...
In the last decade biodiversity loss and persistent poverty in developing countries have been recognised as major international problems that require ...
Designed as a coursebook containing material on the principal aspects of sustainable development, this volume provides extensive coverage of food and agriculture, population statistics, urbanization, industrialization, energy and biodiversity, as well as the international aid agencies involved.
Designed as a coursebook containing material on the principal aspects of sustainable development, this volume provides extensive coverage of food and ...
