Global Catastrophic Risks
| Other author | Bostrom, Nick Editor |
| Other author | Cirkovic, Milan M. Editor |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Oxford University Press, Incorporated |
| Description | 576 p. ill 09.210 x 06.140 in. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
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| Summary | Annotation A global catastrophic risk is one with the potential to wreak death and destruction on a global scale. In human history, wars and plagues have done so on more than one occasion, and misguided ideologies and totalitarian regimes have darkened an entire era or a region. Advances in technology are adding dangers of a new kind. It could happen again. In Global Catastrophic Risks 25 leading experts look at the gravest risks facing humanity in the 21st century, including asteroid impacts, gamma-ray bursts, Earth-based natural catastrophes, nuclear war, terrorism, global warming, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, general artificial intelligence, and social collapse. The book also addresses over-arching issues - policy responses and methods for predicting and managing catastrophes. This is invaluable reading for anyone interested in the big issues of our time; for students focusing on science, society, technology, and public policy; and for academics,policy-makers, and professionals working in these acutely important fields. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9780199606504 |
| ISBN | 0199606501 (Trade Paper) Active Record |
| Standard identifier# | 9780199606504 |
| Stock number | 00020142 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |