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Global Catastrophic Risks
Engelsk Paperback
Global Catastrophic Risks
Engelsk Paperback

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A global catastrophic risk is one with the potential to wreak death and destruction on a global scale. In human history, wars and plagues have done so on more than one occasion, and misguided ideologies and totalitarian regimes have darkened an entire era or a region. Advances in technology are adding dangers of a new kind. It could happen again.In Global Catastrophic Risks 25 leading experts look at the gravest risks facing humanity in the 21st century, including asteroid impacts, gamma-ray bursts, Earth-based natural catastrophes, nuclear war, terrorism, global warming, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, general artificial intelligence, and social collapse. The book also addresses over-arching issues - policy responses and methods for predicting and managing catastrophes. This is invaluable reading for anyone interested in the big issues of our time; for students focusing on science, society, technology, and public policy; and for academics, policy-makers, and professionals working in these acutely important fields.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
576
ISBN-13:
9780199606504
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0199606501
Kategori:
Udg. Dato:
29 sep 2011
Længde:
31mm
Bredde:
235mm
Højde:
157mm
Forlag:
Oxford University Press
Oplagsdato:
29 sep 2011
Forfatter(e):
Kategori sammenhænge