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Environmental health ethics / / David B. Resnik [[electronic resource]]
| Environmental health ethics / / David B. Resnik [[electronic resource]] |
| Autore | Resnik David B. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 305 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Disciplina | 613/.1 |
| Soggetto topico |
Environmental health - Moral and ethical aspects
Environmental policy |
| ISBN |
1-139-41177-2
1-107-23192-2 1-280-68521-2 9786613662156 1-139-42317-7 1-139-42015-1 1-139-16184-9 1-139-42220-0 1-139-41811-4 1-139-42424-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction -- An overview of environmental health -- Ethical theory -- Toward an environmental health ethics -- Pest control --Genetic engineering, food, and nutrition -- Pollution and waste -- The built environment -- Climate change, energy, and population -- Justice and environmental health -- Environmental research involving human participants -- Conclusion. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910462309203321 |
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| Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2012 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Environmental health ethics / / David B. Resnik [[electronic resource]]
| Environmental health ethics / / David B. Resnik [[electronic resource]] |
| Autore | Resnik David B. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xii, 305 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Disciplina | 613/.1 |
| Soggetto topico |
Environmental health - Moral and ethical aspects
Environmental policy |
| ISBN |
1-139-41177-2
1-107-23192-2 1-280-68521-2 9786613662156 1-139-42317-7 1-139-42015-1 1-139-16184-9 1-139-42220-0 1-139-41811-4 1-139-42424-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction -- An overview of environmental health -- Ethical theory -- Toward an environmental health ethics -- Pest control --Genetic engineering, food, and nutrition -- Pollution and waste -- The built environment -- Climate change, energy, and population -- Justice and environmental health -- Environmental research involving human participants -- Conclusion. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910790384003321 |
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Resnik David B.
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| Cambridge : , : Cambridge University Press, , 2012 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Precautionary reasoning in environmental and public health policy / / David B. Resnik
| Precautionary reasoning in environmental and public health policy / / David B. Resnik |
| Autore | Resnik David B. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xviii, 334 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 174.2 |
| Collana | International library of bioethics |
| Soggetto topico |
Health risk assessment - Moral and ethical aspects
Environmental health - Moral and ethical aspects Public health - Moral and ethical aspects Environmental risk assessment - Moral and ethical aspects |
| ISBN |
3-030-70791-1
3030707911 9783030707910 3030707903 9783030707903 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1 Precautionary Reasoning -- 1.1 The Precautionary Principle -- 1.2 Foundations of Precautionary Reasoning -- 1.3 The Plan for This Book -- References -- 2 Precautionary Reasoning and Decision Theory -- 2.1 Overview of Decision Theory -- 2.2 Decision-Making Under Ignorance -- 2.3 The Problem of Value Uncertainty -- 2.4 The Problem of Implausible Outcomes -- 2.5 Transitioning from Decision-Making Under Ignorance to Decision-Making Under Risk -- 2.6 Interpretations of Probability -- 2.7 Decision-Making Under Risk -- 2.8 Problems with Expected Utility Theory -- 2.9 Social Choice Theory -- 2.10 Reflections on Democracy -- 2.11 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Precautionary Reasoning and Moral Theory -- 3.1 What Are Moral Theories? -- 3.2 Utilitarianism -- 3.3 Kantianism -- 3.4 Virtue Ethics -- 3.5 Natural Law -- 3.6 Natural Rights -- 3.7 John Rawls' Theory of Justice -- 3.8 Environmental Ethics -- 3.9 Feminist Ethics -- 3.10 Conclusion -- References -- 4 The Precautionary Principle -- 4.1 Some Background on the Precautionary Principle -- 4.2 Definitions of the Precautionary Principle -- 4.3 Criticism #1: The Precautionary Principle Is Vague -- 4.4 Criticism #2: The Precautionary Principle Is Incoherent -- 4.5 Reasonableness of Precautionary Measures -- 4.6 Criticism #3: The Precautionary Principle Is Opposed to Science, Technology, and Economic Development -- 4.7 Defining the Precautionary Principle -- 4.7.1 The Precautionary Principle, Decision Theory, and Moral Theory -- 4.8 Other Interpretations of the Precautionary Principle -- 4.9 Applying the Precautionary Principle -- 4.9.1 Case 1: Changing Jobs -- 4.9.2 Case 2: Autonomous Vehicles -- 4.10 Usefulness of the Precautionary Principle -- 4.11 Objections and Replies -- 4.12 Conclusion -- References.
5 Precautionary Reasoning and the Precautionary Principle -- 5.1 Foundations of Precautionary Reasoning Redux -- 5.2 Individual Decisions -- 5.3 Decisions for Others -- 5.4 Social Choices -- 5.5 Arguments for Democracy -- 5.6 Problems with Democracy -- 5.7 Public, Stakeholder, and Community Engagement -- 5.8 Choosing Decision-Making Rules -- 5.9 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Chemical Regulation -- 6.1 Pharmaceuticals -- 6.2 Dietary Supplements -- 6.3 Alcohol and Tobacco -- 6.4 Pesticides -- 6.5 Toxic Substances -- 6.6 Air and Water Pollution -- 6.7 Chemicals in the Workplace -- 6.8 Precautionary Reasoning and Chemical Regulation -- 6.9 Regulation of Toxic Substances -- 6.10 Regulation of Drugs -- 6.11 Regulation of Electronic Cigarettes -- 6.12 Protecting Susceptible Populations from Chemical Risks -- 6.13 Expected Utility Theory and Chemical Regulation -- 6.14 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Genetic Engineering -- 7.1 DNA, RNA, Genes, and Proteins -- 7.2 Genes and Reproduction -- 7.3 Genotypes and Phenotypes -- 7.4 Genetic Engineering -- 7.5 Applications of Genetic Engineering -- 7.6 Regulation of Genetic Engineering -- 7.7 Two Overarching Objections to Genetic Engineering -- 7.8 Applying the Precautionary Principle to Genetic Engineering -- 7.9 Genetic Engineering of Microbes -- 7.10 Genetic Engineering of Plants -- 7.11 Genetic Engineering of Animals -- 7.12 Genetic Engineering of Human Beings -- 7.13 Somatic Genetic Engineering -- 7.14 Germline Genetic Engineering -- 7.15 Benefits of Germline Genetic Engineering -- 7.16 Risks of Germline Genetic Engineering -- 7.17 Germline Genetic Engineering and the Precautionary Principle -- 7.18 Germline Genetic Engineering for Preventing Monogenic Disorders -- 7.19 Germline Genetic Engineering for Preventing Polygenic Disorders -- 7.20 Germline Genetic Engineering for Enhancement -- 7.21 Conclusion. References -- 8 Dual Use Research in the Biomedical Sciences -- 8.1 A Brief History of Biowarfare and Bioterrorism -- 8.2 Dual Use Research -- 8.3 Legal Issues Concerning Publication of Dual Use Research -- 8.4 Ethical Dilemmas Concerning Dual Use Research -- 8.5 Evaluating the Risks and Benefits of Dual Use Research -- 8.6 Applying the Precautionary Principle to Dual Use Research -- 8.7 Conclusion -- References -- 9 Public Health Emergencies -- 9.1 Public Health Emergencies -- 9.2 Ethical and Policy Issues Related to Emergency Preparedness and Response -- 9.3 Were Lockdowns a Reasonable Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic? -- 9.4 Testing and Approving Medical Products Used in Public Health Emergencies -- 9.5 Allocation of Scarce Medical Resources -- 9.6 Disaster Preparedness -- 9.7 Conclusion -- References -- 10 Conclusion -- 10.1 Summary of Key Arguments and Conclusions -- 10.2 Applications -- 10.3 Limitations and Further Research -- 10.4 Final Thoughts -- References -- Bibliography -- Index. |
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Resnik David B.
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| Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021] | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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