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Record Nr.

UNINA9910484308203321

Autore

Resnik David B.

Titolo

Precautionary Reasoning in Environmental and Public Health Policy / / by David B. Resnik

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021

ISBN

3-030-70791-1

3030707911

9783030707910

3030707903

9783030707903

Edizione

[1st ed. 2021.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xviii, 334 pages) : illustrations

Collana

The International Library of Bioethics, , 2662-9194 ; ; 86

Disciplina

174.2

Soggetti

Bioethics

Public health

Political planning

Public Health

Public Policy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1. Precautionary Reasoning -- Chapter 2. Decision Theory -- Chapter 3. Moral Theory -- Chapter 4. The Precautionary Principle -- Chapter 5. Precautionary Reasoning and the Precautionary Principle -- Chapter 6. Chemical Regulation -- Chapter 7. Genetic Engineering -- Chapter 8. Dual Use Research in the Biomedical Sciences -- Chapter 9. Public Health Emergencies -- Chapter 10. Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

This book fills a gap in the literature on the Precautionary Principle by placing the principle within the wider context of precautionary reasoning and uses philosophical arguments and case studies to demonstrate when it does—and does not—apply. The book invites the reader to take a step back from the controversy surrounding the Precautionary Principle and consider the overarching rationales for responding to threats to the environment or public health. It provides practical guidance and probing insight for the intended audience,



including scholars, students, journalists, and policymakers. .