Precautionary principle in the 20th century, the: late lessons from early warnings
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781853838927
Date de publication :
1 mars 2002
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
560 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The "precautionary principle" is seen as fundamental to successful policies for sustainability. Understanding what it can and cannot achieve is crucial. This volume reviews the last century to examine the role the "principle" played, or could have played, in a range of major and avoidable diasters.