Rizika

by John Adams

Kas yra rizika visuomenės erdvėje? Socialinio veiksmo variklis ar socialiai pavojingas reiškinys, su kuriuo reikia kovoti, kuriant išsamias socialinės politikos strategijas, ir negailėti lėšų jų įgyvendinimui? O gal su juo beprasmiška kovoti, gal reikia jį tiesiog suvokti kaip neišvengiamybę?

Genres: Nonfiction, Economics, Philosophy, Business, Urban Planning, Sociology, Environment

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

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Reviews

[Carlosfelipe Pardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oldie but definitely goodie. I am sure there are newer books that debate this topic but this one is pretty interesting as it presents risk, risk compensation and (a) cultural theory to try and explain it. It does fall short (though admitting it) on how to deal with the issue of risk other than by being a fatalist.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know this is basically a text book but I loved what it taught me about thinking about risk, and how it's less obvious than it appears. For example, that bicycle helmet laws might only reduce injuries by reducing the number of bicyclists. Lots of great examples of unintended consequences.

[Alan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not very helpful.