The application of probability and statistics to an ever-widening number of life-decisions
serves to reproduce, reinforce, and widen disparities in the quality of life that different groups …

It is now sociological common sense to declare that, in everyday life, large numbers of
people approach matters of work, family life, trust and friendship with'risk'constantly in mind …

We present an analysis of frameworks for information on integrated risk assessment and
management, focusing on issues related to environmental and health risks of chemicals and …

Digital media work through the accumulation, transfer and analysis of data. The digital age
also is a surveillance age, if we understand surveillance as 'focused, systematic and routine …

The challenges for society presented by climate change are complex and demanding. This
paper focuses on one particular resource of utmost necessity and vulnerability to climate …

The views and perceptions of the civil protection community have a central position in any
risk management process or initiative, and are crucial to its success. However, knowledge of …

Depuis les années 1970, la notion de risque a connu une extension considérable: une
trentaine d'années ont suffit pour qu'il devienne un concept-clé pour la compréhension des …

Drinking water provisioning can be approached as a paradigmatic case of transboundary
risk management that requires government collaboration. In Sweden, as in most other …

There are differing and partially incompatible views about what kind of issues should be
included into risk discussions and what kinds of risks should be emphasized and dealt with …

There is a growing literature on how scientific experts understand risk of technology related
to their disciplinary field. Previous research shows that experts have different …