Risk Science and Sustainability

by Beer, Tom; Ismail-Zadeh, Alik

• ISBN13: 9781402014468
• ISBN10: 1402014465
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Kluwer Academic Pub

Summary

This volume contains peer-reviewed papers and case studies derived from invited papers. The contributions address two key problems: (i) natural, technological and environmental risks, risk prevention and sustainable development; and (ii) science, risk and society. The papers provide an invaluable insight into, and archival record of the relationship between risk, science, and society in a world that has become more turbulent since the tragic events of 11 September 2001. The papers from scientists, policy makers, and practitioners cover the topics of risk, sustainability, science, and society and are of value for natural and social scientists, teachers, students, economists, and politicians. The book can also be read with profit by authorities responsible for public safety, risk management, and risk mitigation plans, and insurance companies.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
Acknowledgements	ix
Workshop Initiative, Programme and Organising Committees	xi
Workshop Synopsis	xiii
Budapest Manifesto	xv
Talks
The Globalisation of Risk in the XXIst Century
J.-P. Connerade	1	(8)
Risk and Sustainability in Water Resources Management
U. Shamir	9	(6)
Aids to Decision-Making in Risk Management: Mobilisation of the Scientific Community to Improve Risk Management
J.-P. Massué	15	(6)
Science and Risk: Scientific Authority at Risk
G. Schméder	21	(8)
Basic Science for Prediction and Reduction of Geological Disasters
V.I. Keilfis-Borok	29	(10)
Papers
Environmental Risk and Sustainability
T. Beer	39	(24)
Science for Risk Reduction and Sustainable Development: the Role of Law
J. Paterson	63	(14)
Sustainable Development and Risk Evaluation: Challenges and Possible New Methodologies
A. Makarenko	77	(14)
On Predictability of Homicide Surges in Megacities
V.I. Keilfis-Borok, D.J. Gascon, A.A. Soloviev, M.D. Intriligator, R. Pichardo and F.E. Wieberg	91	(20)
Earthquakes and Megacities
F. Wenzel and F. Bendimerad	111	(16)
Case Studies
Earth Sciences Contribution to the Sustainable Development of Ground Transportation Systems: Relevant Case Studies in Central Europe
G.F. Panza and M. Kouteva	127	(22)
Modelling of Stress and Seismicity in the South-Eastern Carpathians: A Basis for Seismic Risk Estimation
A.T. Ismail-Zadek	149	(14)
Earthquake Loss Estimation For India Based on Macroeconomic Indicators
P.K. Dunbar, R.G. Bilham and M.J. Laituri	163	(18)
Monitors and Methods for Investigation of Submarine Landslides, Seawater Intrusion and Contaminated Groundwater Discharge as Coastal Hazards
L.I. Lobkovsky, E.A. Kontar, LA. Garagash and Y.A. Ozorovich	181	(18)
Risk of Collective Youth Violence in French Suburbs: A Clinical Scale of Evaluation, an Alert System
L. Bui Trong	199	(24)
Abstracts
Lessons from Macrophagic Myofasciitis: Towards Definition of a Vaccine Adjuvant-Related Syndrome (abstract)
R.K. Gherardi	223	(2)
Flood Risk Management in the Upper Tisza Basin in Hungary: A System Analytical Approach (abstract)
J. Linnerooth-Bayer, A. Vári and Z. Ferencz	225	(2)
Volcanoes and Cities (abstract)
G. Heiken	227	(2)
Geo-Risk Management Practices in the Asia Pacific Region (abstract)
A.W. Jayawardena	229	(2)
Values, Interests and Symbolic Politics in a Nuclear Waste Disposal Debate: About the Societal Dimensions of Risk Perception (abstract)	231
P. Tamas and A. Vári
Appendix
List of Contributors	233	(4)
List of Reviewers	237	(2)
Subject Index	239