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.
Thomas Schlich & Ulrich Trohler
Risks of Medical Innovation [PDF ebook]
Risk Perception and Assessment in Historical Context
Risks of Medical Innovation [PDF ebook]
Risk Perception and Assessment in Historical Context
Compre este e-book e ganhe mais 1 GRÁTIS!
Língua Inglês ● Formato PDF ● Páginas 320 ● ISBN 9781134312382 ● Editor Thomas Schlich & Ulrich Trohler ● Editora Taylor and Francis ● Publicado 2004 ● Carregável 6 vezes ● Moeda EUR ● ID 2589748 ● Proteção contra cópia Adobe DRM
Requer um leitor de ebook capaz de DRM