Are scientists irrational? Risk assessment in practical reason.

Abstract

The author discusses risk assessment in environmental and technology policy, and whether citizens can participate in policy making where technical questions are a dominant focus. Owing to copyright restrictions, only the first 3 pages of the chapter are attached, together with a link to the book at Zed Books.

Citation

Fischer, F. Are scientists irrational? Risk assessment in practical reason. In: Science and Citizens: Globalization and the challenge of Engagement. Zed Books, London, (2005) ISBN 9781842775516

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Published 1 January 2005