Includes bibliographical references (pages 377-443) and index.
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List of Figures and Tables; Introduction; List of Acronyms and Abbreviations; Chapter 1 What Is Risk?; Chapter 2 Pre-assessment; Chapter 3 Appraisal; Chapter 4 Risk Perception; Chapter 5 Risk Evaluation; Chapter 6 Risk Management; Chapter 7 Risk Communication; Chapter 8 Risk Participation; Chapter 9 The Social and Political Context of Risk Governance; Chapter 10 Conclusions; Glossary; Notes; References; Index.
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'Risk Governance is a tour de force. Every risk manager every risk analyst every risk researcher must read this book - it is the demarcation point for all further advances in risk policy and risk research. Renn provides authoritative guidance on how to manage risks based on a definitive synthesis of the research literature. The skill with which he builds practical recommendations from solid science is unprecedented.' Thomas Dietz Director Environmental Science and Policy Program Michigan State University USA 'A masterpiece of new knowledge and wisdom with illustrative examples of tested applic.
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