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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.
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CONTENTS
Preface List of contributors
xi xiv
CHAPTER ONE
Introduction
1
David Jones & Christopher Hood The meanings of “risk” and “hazard” The risk archipelago So, what is risk management? Dimensions of the risk management debate
2 3 6 8
CHAPTER TWO
Anticipation in risk management: a stitch in time?
10
ANTICIPATIONISM VERSUS RESILIENCE
10
ANTICIPATING THE RISKS POSED BY NATURAL PERILS
14
David K.C Jones Introduction Changing views of natural perils Anticipating natural perils The International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction Problems for progress Conclusion
14 14 15 22 25 29
HAZARD ENGINEERING
31
D.I.Blockley Introduction Technical and human factors The balloon model of hazard Hazard engineering Conclusions
31 31 34 36 38
RESILIENCE, FLEXIBILITY, AND DIVERSITY IN MANAGING THE RISKS OF TECHNOLOGIES
40
David Collingridge Introduction
40 v
CONTENTS
Flexibility and resilience Flexible and inflexible technologies Promoting resilience Conclusions
40 41 43 45
CHAPTER THREE
Liability and blame: pointing the finger or nobody’s fault
46
ABSOLUTIONISM VERSUS BLAME
46
CRIMINAL LAW, BLAME AND RISK: CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER
50
Celia Wells Introduction Blaming corporation