Tom Dietz, professor of sociology and of crop and soil sciences; director of the Environmental Science and Policy Program; associate dean in the colleges of Social Science, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Natural Science

Phone: (517) 353-8763
E-mail: tdietz@msu.edu
Profile: www.environment.msu.edu/people/staff.html
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Presentation: “Risk and Society”

Abstract: Risk punctuates modern society and is central to national and international policies. This symposium looks across types of risk to identify key themes in societal concern with risk. We focus on two of the most difficult and pervasive risks facing the 21st century: climate change and terrorism. Two panelists will discuss the character of these risks, societal responses to them and the lessons that can be learned. Two other panelist presentations will integrate these ideas, focusing concepts of risk and their relationship to risk policy. We will identify and highlight the emerging science of risk that integrates across specific risk domains. The interactive format will allow significant time for open discussion with the audience.

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