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The study of risks and the impact of new technological systems in our society and environment is now accepted as a legitimate subject of research.
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Funtowicz, S.O., Ravetz, J.R. (1985). Three Types of Risk Assessment: A Methodological Analysis. In: Whipple, C., Covello, V.T. (eds) Risk Analysis in the Private Sector. Advances in Risk Analysis, vol 220. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2465-2_18
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