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
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语言 英语 ● 格式 PDF ● 网页 320 ● ISBN 9781134312382 ● 编辑 Thomas Schlich & Ulrich Trohler ● 出版者 Taylor and Francis ● 发布时间 2004 ● 下载 6 时 ● 货币 EUR ● ID 2589748 ● 复制保护 Adobe DRM
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