"With ever-advancing scientific understanding and technological capabilities, humanity stands on the brink of the potential next stage of evolution: evolution engineered by us. Nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive science offer the possibility to e…
'The whole idea of human enhancement divides people. cautious emphasize the dangers of the techniques themselves and the social and political consequences of allowing individual choice and commercial interests to prevail. enthusiasts point out that humans have always striven to …
1. Social trust and culture in risk management / Timothy C. Earle and George Cvetkovich -- 2. Risk, trust and democratic theory / Roger E. Kasperson, Dominic Golding and Jeanne X. Kasperson -- 3. Perceived risk, trust, and democracy / Paul Slovic -- 4. The attribution of social …
The environmental threats and the challenge of sustainability have moved to the very centre of political, business and, increasingly, personal agendas. This title provides coverage of the development of international environmental governance from the 1980's onwards.
Future generations and international law: proceedings of the International Experts' Meeting…
by Agius, Emmanuel, Future Generations Alliance Foundation, Busuttil, Salvino, Foundation for International Environmental Law and Development, University of Malta., Foundation for International Studies, Malta., Ministry for for the Environment
fromInternational law and sustainable development series
