Centro de Documentacion de Fundación MAPFRE - The Earthscan Reader in risk and modern society

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The Earthscan Reader in risk and modern society / edited by Ragnar E Löfstedt and Lynn Frewer. — London : Earthscan Publications, 1998

278 p. ; 23 cm

The psychometric paradigm -- The social construction of risk -- Risk comparisons -- Cultural theory: An alternative to the psychometric paradigm? -- From risk perception to risk communication -- The importance of the media and the social amplification of risk -- Trust -- Mental models -- Optimistic bias or unreal optimist -- Examples of what social scientists can do

ISBN 1-85383-504-8

1. Riesgos . 2. Psicología social . 3. Percepción del riesgo . 4. Comunicación del riesgo . 5. Modelo psicométrico . 6. Evaluación de riesgos . I. Löfstedt, Ragnar E. . II. Frewer, Lynn J. . III. Title.

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