Arbitrary & Capricious
Subtitle
The Precautionary Principle in the European Union Courts
The precautionary principle is one of the most significant and controversial innovations in international environmental, health and safety policy over the past quarter century. Although it now appears in more than 20 international treaties and is used in more than 20 countries, the precautionary principle has been criticized as excessive, counterproductive, ill-defined and arbitrary. This book examines how the European Union, the principle’s leading proponent, has used the precautionary principle in legal decisions.
Bios
Kenneth L. Mossman was formerly a professor of health physics in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University, where he also served as assistant vice president for research.
Gary E. Marchant is a professor of law at Arizona State University. He also serves as director of ASU's Center for the Study of Law, Science and Technology.
