Edited by
Julian Morris, Institute of Economic Affairs
Description
This book challenges the claim that the precautionary principle is an appropriate guide to public policy decision-making in the face of
uncertainty.
The precautionary principle is frequently invoked as a justification for regulating human activities. From bans on
the use of growth hormones in cattle to restrictions on children's playground activities, precautionary thinking seems to be taking over
our lives. As the contributors to this book show, such an approach is of dubious utility and may even be counterproductive.
This
is a timely and important contribution to the debate on how to manage risk in the modern world.
The editor, Julian Morris, is Director
of the Environment and Technology Programme at the Institute of Economic Affairs in London. He has written widely on issues relating
to environmental protection and technological development.
Audience:
Scientists and policy-makers, health and safety professionals and students.Professionals and academics in public administration
and politics.Government and regulatory authorities.
