This paper critically reviews a number of cross-national studies of perceptions of risks which
have been conducted in accordance with the'psychometric paradigm'developed by the …

Historically, many technologies have been associated with societal controversies, leading to
public rejection of their use. It is therefore important to understand the psychological …

The ability to sense and avoid harmful environmental conditions is necessary for the survival
of all living organisms. Survival is also aided by an ability to codify and learn from past …

One of the most perplexing problems in risk analysis is why some relatively minor risks or
risk events, as assessed by technical experts, often elicit strong public concerns and result in …

Risk Governance is a tour de force. Every risk manager, every risk analyst, every risk
researcher must read this book-it is the demarcation point for all further advances in risk …

The social experience of risk is not confined to the technical definition of risk, ie, the product
of probability and magnitude. What human beings perceive as threats to their well‐being is …

Risk research over the last three decades has been focused on the development of methods
of and procedures for risk analysis and risk management. As a consequence of this …

Unmanned aircraft, or drones, are a rapidly emerging sector of the aviation industry. There
has been limited substantive research, however, into the public perception and acceptance …

Explore the moral and ethical issues which arise at the intersection of novel technology and
engineering In Ethics, Technology, and Engineering: An Introduction, a team of …

This book aims to help the reader to understand what motivates people to engage in risk
taking behavior, such as participating in traffic, sports, financial investments, or courtship …