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How Risky Is It, Really?: Why Our Fears Don'T Always Match The Facts,New
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Clear, Balanced, And Lively.' Steven Pinker, Bestselling Author Of How The Mind Worksare You Afraid Of The 'Right' Risks?Do You Worry More About Radiation From Nuclear Power Or From The Sun?Are You More Afraid Of Getting Cancer Than Heart Disease?Are You Safer Talking On Your Cell Phone Or Using A Handsfree Device When You Drive?Do You Think Global Warming Is A Serious Threat To Your Health?Get The Facts Behind Your Fearsand Discover . . .How Risky Is It, Really?International Risk Expert David Ropeik Takes An Indepth Look At Our Perceptions Of Risk And Explains The Hidden Factors That Make Us Unnecessarily Afraid Of Relatively Small Threats And Not Afraid Enough Of Some Really Big Ones. This Read Is A Comprehensive, Accessible, And Entertaining Mixture Of What'S Been Discovered About How And Why We Feartoo Much Or Too Little. It Brings Into Focus The Danger Of The Perception Gap: When Our Fears Dont Match The Facts, And We Make Choices That Create Additional Risks.This Book Will Not Decide For You What Is Really Risky And What Isn'T. That'S Up To You. How Risky Is It, Really? Will Tell You How You Make Those Decisions. Understanding How We Perceive Risk Is The First Step Toward Making Wiser And Healthier Choices For Ourselves As Individuals And For Society As A Whole.Test Your Own 'Risk Response' In Dozens Of Selfquizzes!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'How Risky Is It, Really?' A: The main theme of the book is to explore the perception of risk and how it often differs from actual facts, helping readers understand their fears and make informed decisions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'How Risky Is It, Really?' is David Ropeik, an international risk expert.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 288 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'How Risky Is It, Really?' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2010.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Personal Transformation.
- Q: Are there any quizzes included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes dozens of self-quizzes to help readers test their own 'risk response'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in understanding risk management? A: Yes, the book is suitable for anyone interested in understanding risk management and improving their decision-making regarding fears and risks.
- Q: Does the book provide solutions to fear-related issues? A: While the book does not provide definitive solutions, it offers insights into understanding fears and making wiser choices based on factual information.
- Q: What is the edition of 'How Risky Is It, Really?' A: The book is in its first edition.