Risk and Morality examines how decisions about risk and uncertainty relate to moral principles and ethical conduct. Editors Richard Ericson and Aaron Doyle have brought together in this volume a selection of original essays on the topic by renowned scholars in the disciplines of philosophy, sociology, law, political science, geography, criminology, and accounting from Canada, the United States, England, France, and Australia. Presenting cutting-edge theory and research, the essays analyse the broader social, political, economic and cultural dimensions of risk and morality.
The concept of risk has become pervasive in recent years in political discourse, popular culture, organizational communications, and everyday life. The contributors' respective research projects on risk and morality in politics, business, legal regulation, crime prevention, insurance, extreme sports, and biotechnology provide original empirical evidence to substantiate their theories and address the ideological and policy relevance of their work.
Collectively, the contributors explain why risk is such a key aspect of Western culture, and demonstrate that new regimes for risk management are transforming social integration, value-based reasoning and morality. Further, they illustrate that these new regimes do not necessarily foster more responsible conduct or greater accountability in institutions.
| ISBN: | 9780802087607 |
| Publication date: | 23rd July 2003 |
| Author: | Aaron Doyle, Richard V Ericson |
| Publisher: | University of Toronto Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 464 pages |
| Series: | Green College Thematic Lecture Series |
| Genres: |
Risk assessment Social research and statistics Insurance and actuarial studies Sociology |
Risk and Morality examines how decisions about risk and uncertainty relate to moral principles and ethical conduct. Editors Richard Ericson and Aaron Doyle have brought together in this volume a selection of original essays on the topic by renowned scholars in the disciplines of philosophy, sociology, law, political science, geography, criminology, and accounting from Canada, the United States, England, France, and Australia.
Risk and Morality features in the following genres: Risk assessment, Social research and statistics, Insurance and actuarial studies, Sociology
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Risk and Morality was written by Aaron Doyle, Richard V Ericson and published by University of Toronto Press
Risk and Morality has 464 pages
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