Inhaltsangabe1. Introduction; E.J. Kirk. 2. Science, Scientists, Politics, and Environmental Law; S. Simpson. 3. A Framework for Considering Social, Political, and Economic Factors in Risk Assessments; J. Kildow. 4. Factors Affecting Investment Strategies for the Disposition of Industrial Hazardous Waste; A. Halldin. 5. A Risk-based Approach to Cleanup - Problems and Pitfalls; L. Anspaugh. 6. Assessing Radiation Contamination Risks in Ukraine; C.G. Rudy. 7. The Perception of Radiation Effects on Humans: The Case of Chernobyl; A.J. Gonzalez. 8. NGOs and the Nuclear Navy; J. Handler. 9. An Appraisal of the Radiation Hazard of Radioactive Waste Discharges in the Kara and Barents Seas; Y.V. Sivintsev. 10. Conclusions and Recommendations for Assessing Environmental and Health Risks; E.J. Kirk. Index.