risk perception

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risk perception

The book of risks

fascinating facts about the chances we take every day
1994

Are we scaring ourselves to death?

how pessimism, paranoia, and a misguided media are leading us toward disaster
1997
Discusses how the media and human psychology have combined to create fear and paranoia in people, and presents the facts about asbestos, drive-by shootings, pesticides, mad cow disease, and other supposed dangers.

Society of risk-takers

living life on the edge
2006
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