ABSTRACT

An examination of different theoretical, methodological and practical approaches towards the management of risk. Seven dimensions of the debate are identified, and the case for each position is put forward, the whole discussion being set in context and perspective. This volume attempts to identify and juxtapose the contested doctrines and underlying assumptions in the field of risk management.

chapter 1|9 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|4 pages

CHAPTER TWO

ANTICIPATIONISM VERSUS RESILIENCE

chapter |1 pages

Conclusions

chapter 3|4 pages

CHAPTER THREE

ABSOLUTIONISM VERSUS BLAME

chapter |11 pages

THE PROBLEM OF BLAME

chapter |1 pages

Blame: guilt and vindication

chapter |7 pages

Blame: retribution and deterrence

chapter 4|3 pages

CHAPTER FOUR

THE EXTENT TO WHICH “STATISTICS ARE SIGNS FROM GOD”

chapter |4 pages

Implicit assumptions about risks

chapter |6 pages

The open systems paradox

chapter 5|3 pages

Designing institutions: a house of cards?

THE FEASIBILITY OF INSTITUTIONAL DESIGN IN RISK MANAGEMENT

chapter 6|3 pages

CHAPTER SIX

RISK REDUCTION, BUT AT WHAT PRICE?

chapter |5 pages

The quality management approach

chapter 7|3 pages

CHAPTER SEVEN

TO WHAT EXTENT IS RISK MANAGEMENT BEST LEFT TO EXPERTS?

chapter |1 pages

Concluding comments

chapter 8|2 pages

CHAPTER EIGHT

SHOULD REGULATION BE TARGETED ON PHYSICAL PRODUCTS OR INSTITUTIONAL PROCESSES?

chapter |1 pages

Background

chapter |1 pages

Conclusion

chapter 9|3 pages

CHAPTER NINE

HOMEOSTATIC VERSUS COLLIBRATIONIST APPROACHES TO RISK MANAGEMENT