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Fisher, Elizabeth; Jones, Judith; von Schomberg, René --- "Implementing the Precautionary Principle" (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2006) [2006] ELECD 376

Editor(s): Fisher, Elizabeth; Jones, Judith; von Schomberg, René

Title: Implementing the Precautionary Principle

Sub-title: Perspectives and Prospects

Topics: Environmental Economics; ; Environmental Law; Environmental Politics and Policy; European Politics and Policy

Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing

Date of Publication: 27 July 2006

Number of pages: 352

ISBN (hard cover): 9781845427023

EISBN: 9781847201676

Abstract/Description:

This challenging book takes a broad and thought-provoking look at the precautionary principle and its implementation, or potential implementation, in a number of fields. In particular, it explores the challenges faced by public decision-making processes when applying the precautionary principle, including its role in risk management and risk assessment. Frameworks for improved decision-making are considered, followed by a detailed analysis of prospective applications of the precautionary principle in a number of emerging fields including: nanotechnology, climate change, natural resource management and public health policy. The analysis is both coherent and interdisciplinary, employing perspectives from law, the social sciences and public policy with a view to improving both the legitimacy and effectiveness of public policy at national and international levels.

Bringing together authors from both policy making and academia and from a wide range of disciplines and jurisdictions, this book will be of interest to academic scholars interested in environmental policy, law and politics.