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THE RISKS OF MEDICAL INNOVATION
RISK PERCEPTION AND ASSESSMENT IN HISTORICAL CONTEXT |
| By: |
Thomas Schlich (Editor), Ulrich Trohler (Editor) |
| Format: |
Electronic book text |
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£39.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1134312385 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781134312382 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
1 August, 2004 |
| Series: |
Routledge Studies in the Social History of Medicine |
| Pages: |
304 |
| Synopsis: |
The risks involved in introducing new drugs and devices are amongst the most discussed issues of modern medicine.Presenting a new way of thinking about these issues, this volume considers risk and medical innovation from a social historical perspective, and studies specific cases of medical innovation, including X-rays, the pill and Thalidomide, in their respective contexts. International cases are examined through the lens of a particular set of shared questions - highlighting differences, similarities, continuities and changes, and offering a historical sociology of risk. Particularly important is the re-conceptualization of dangers in terms of risk - a numerical and probabilistic approach allowing for seemingly objective and value-neutral decisions. Read together, these papers add to our understanding of the current debate about risk and safety by providing a comparative background to the discussion, as well as a set of generally applicable criteria for analyzing and evaluating the contemporary issues surrounding medical innovation. |
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7 Halftones, black and white; 2 Tables, black and white |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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