The Illusion of Certainty
Download or Read eBook The Illusion of Certainty PDF written by Erik Rifkin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-14 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Erik Rifkin |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 268 |
| Release | : 2007-09-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0387751653 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780387751658 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Illusion of Certainty by : Erik Rifkin
Book excerpt: This book provides an understanding and appreciation of the risk assessment process and the ability to objectively interpret health risk values. Included is an explanation of the uncertainty inherent in the assessment of risks as well as an explanation of how the communication and characterization of risks can dramatically alter the perception of those risks. Case studies illustrate the strengths and limitations of characterizing certain risks. Using the accepted risk assessment paradigm proposed by the National Research Council, these case studies illustrate which risk values have merit and why other assessments fail to meet basic criteria.
