The two first book ‘shorts’ in Bristol University Press’ new series on Sociotechnical Cyber Security have been published.
Understanding Digital Responsibilities by RISCS Principal Fellow Lizzie Coles-Kemp and Mark Burdon (open access) addresses the question: ‘How can we make the digital world safer, more responsible and accountable?’ BUP says: ‘This innovative book offers an original framework for understanding digital responsibility, blending insights from law, technology and policy. Through a series of case studies showcasing work from early career researchers, it highlights the diverse groups, values and governance challenges shaping digital environments across jurisdictions. From crafting effective policies to designing ethical digital products, this book equips policy makers, practitioners and academics with the tools to minimise harm and enhance accountability and responsibility in the digital age. This is a vital resource for navigating the complexities of digital responsibility in a pluralistic, globalised world.’
Cyber Risk: Managing Uncertainty in a Digital World by RISCS Project Fellow Tim Stevens (forthcoming) asks: ‘What does it mean to live in a world where our most essential systems are digital—and vulnerable?’ BUP says: ‘This book takes readers beyond the technical aspects of cybersecurity to explore how the management of digital risk shapes politics, policy and everyday life. Drawing on case studies from corporate boardrooms to international affairs, it reveals the social and political logics driving the fast-growing cyber risk industry. From insurance markets to resilience planning, the book unpacks how these practices order people, places and possibilities—and why understanding them is vital for navigating the promises and perils of our digital future.’
This series, edited by Genevieve Liveley (RISCS Director) and Lizzie Coles-Kemp (RISCS Principal Fellow), aims to provide a unique platform for interdisciplinary work that examines the intersection of cyber security technologies and societies. More information about this series is available on the Bristol University Press website.
Proposals for books of between 30,000 and 50,000 words are encouraged from a variety of disciplines. If you would like to discuss submitting a proposal, please email the series editors:
- Genevieve Liveley: g.liveley@bristol.ac.uk
- Lizzie Coles-Kemp: Lizzie.Coles-Kemp@rhul.ac.uk.