Risk and MoralityRichard V. Ericson, Aaron Doyle Risk and Morality examines how decisions about risk and uncertainty relate to moral principles and ethical conduct. Editors Richard Ericson and Aaron Doyle have brought together in this volume a selection of original essays on the topic by renowned scholars in the disciplines of philosophy, sociology, law, political science, geography, criminology, and accounting from Canada, the United States, England, France, and Australia. Presenting cutting-edge theory and research, the essays analyse the broader social, political, economic and cultural dimensions of risk and morality. The concept of risk has become pervasive in recent years in political discourse, popular culture, organizational communications, and everyday life. The contributors' respective research projects on risk and morality in politics, business, legal regulation, crime prevention, insurance, extreme sports, and biotechnology provide original empirical evidence to substantiate their theories and address the ideological and policy relevance of their work. Collectively, the contributors explain why risk is such a key aspect of Western culture, and demonstrate that new regimes for risk management are transforming social integration, value-based reasoning and morality. Further, they illustrate that these new regimes do not necessarily foster more responsible conduct or greater accountability in institutions. |
Contents
Introduction | 13 |
Risk and Dirt | 22 |
The Rise of Risk | 48 |
Three Framing Devices | 93 |
Introduction | 107 |
New Moralities of Risk and Political Responsibility | 117 |
Risk Management and the Responsible Organization | 145 |
ALAN HUNT | 165 |
Contract Law and Distinctions | 231 |
Adverse | 258 |
Insurers as Moral Actors | 284 |
The Case | 317 |
Introduction | 367 |
High Altitude Rescue | 375 |
The Neurochemical Self and Its Anomalies | 407 |
Targeted Governance and the Problem of Desire | 438 |