Uncertainty and Quality in Science for Policy

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Author: S.O. Funtowicz, J.R. Ravetz ISBN: 9789400906211
Publisher: Springer Netherlands Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: S.O. Funtowicz, J.R. Ravetz
ISBN: 9789400906211
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This book explains the notational system NUSAP (Numeral, Unit, Spread, Assessment, Pedigree) and applies it to several examples from the environmental sciences. The authors are now making further extensions of NUSAP, including an algorithm for the propagation of quality-grades through models used in risk and safety studies. They are also developing the concept of `Post-normal Science', in which quality assurance of information requires the participation of `extended peer-communities' lying outside the traditional expertise.

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This book explains the notational system NUSAP (Numeral, Unit, Spread, Assessment, Pedigree) and applies it to several examples from the environmental sciences. The authors are now making further extensions of NUSAP, including an algorithm for the propagation of quality-grades through models used in risk and safety studies. They are also developing the concept of `Post-normal Science', in which quality assurance of information requires the participation of `extended peer-communities' lying outside the traditional expertise.

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