Laws of Fear
Beyond the Precautionary Principle
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- Author: Cass R. Sunstein, University of Chicago
- Date Published: April 2005
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- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521615129
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This book is about the complex relationship between fear, danger, and the law. Cass Sunstein argues that the precautionary principle is incoherent and potentially paralyzing, as risks exist on all sides of social situations and there is no 'general' precautionary principle as such. His insight into The Laws of Fear represents a major statement for the contemporary world from one of the most influential political and legal theorists writing today.
Read more- A major statement on a very resonant theme from one of the most important and influential legal philosophers in the world today
- Demonstrates how people can more sensibly reduce risks in their own lives
- Indicates close links between environmentalist rhetoric about global warming and the war in Iraq, even the war on terror
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- Date Published: April 2005
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521615129
- length: 248 pages
- dimensions: 213 x 137 x 13 mm
- weight: 0.29kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Part I. Problems:
1. Precautions and paralysis
2. Behind the precautionary principle
3. Worst case scenarios
4. Fear as wildfire
Part II. Solutions:
5. Reconstructing the precautionary principle - and managing fear
6. Costs and benefits
7. Democracy, rights, and distribution
8. Libertarian paternalism with Richard Thaler
9. Fear and liberty
A concluding note: fear and folly
Index.
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