Global risk is one of the central problems facing humanity: since 9/11 we have become clearly aware of how vulnerable our societies are; many ecological catastrophes are a fait accompli and others are on the horizon, such as climate change or the social disasters brought about by the economic crisis. Yet various recent events, such as the catastrophes in Japan or the unrest in the Southern Mediterranean, make us feel we are being swept up in an uncontrollable tide of risk.
Using texts by internationally recognised experts, this book offers a fresh look at the principles of prevention, precaution, responsibility and anticipation.