Published on behalf of the Society for Risk Analysis, Risk Analysis is ranked among the top 10 journals in the ISI Journal Citation Reports under the social sciences, mathematical methods category, and provides a focal point for new developments in the field of risk analysis. This international peer-reviewed journal is committed to publishing critical empirical research and commentaries dealing with risk issues. The topics covered include: Human health and safety risks Microbial risks Engineering Mathematical modeling Risk characterization Risk communication Risk management and decision-making Risk perception, acceptability, and ethics Laws and regulatory policy Ecological risks.