The Risks of Medical Innovation

Risk Perception and Assessment in Historical Context

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, History
Cover of the book The Risks of Medical Innovation by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781134312375
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: August 2, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781134312375
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: August 2, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

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.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

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.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Gandhi and Tagore by
Cover of the book Women Writers in Postsocialist China by
Cover of the book Literary Theology by Women Writers of the Nineteenth Century by
Cover of the book Psychology of Entertainment by
Cover of the book Cultural Policy in South Korea by
Cover of the book Beyond Quality in Early Childhood Education and Care by
Cover of the book Essays on David Hume, Medical Men and the Scottish Enlightenment by
Cover of the book William Robert Broughton's Voyage of Discovery to the North Pacific 1795-1798 by
Cover of the book Psychology and Law in a Changing World by
Cover of the book A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-in-Training by
Cover of the book A Semantics for Groups and Events by
Cover of the book Fort Cemetery At Heirakonpolis by
Cover of the book Social Media in Academia by
Cover of the book Margaret Tyler by
Cover of the book Scripts, Plans, Goals, and Understanding by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy