Catalogue of Risks - Natural, Technical, Social and Health Risks (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)

Since the German edition of this book, the topic of risk has experienced even greater attention, not only in the world of science but also in other fields, such as economics and politics. Therefore, many new publications have evolved. To keep with the idea of an encyclopedia for the topic of risk, this book has been completely reworked. Not only are many updated examples included in chapter "Risks and disasters" but also new chapters have been introduced, such as the chapter "Indetermination and risk." This new chapter was developed since the question "Is it possible for risks to be completely eliminated, and if not why?" has become a major point of c- cern. Therefore, especially in this chapter, the focus of the book has - tended from a simple mathematical or engineering point of view to include much broader concepts. Here, not only aspects of system theory have to be considered, but also some general philosophical questions start to inf- ence the considerations of the topic of risk. The main goal of this edition, however, is not only the extension and revision of the book, but also the translation into the English language to allow more readers access to the ideas of the book. The author deeply hopes that the success the book made in the German edition continues and that readers experience a major gain from reading the book.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	August 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Dirk Proske
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	509
Edition:	2008 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-3-540-79554-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > General Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > General Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > Management of specific areas > Research & development management Books > Professional & Technical > Mechanical engineering & materials > Production engineering > Reliability engineering Books > Philosophy > General
LSN:	3-540-79554-5
Barcode:	9783540795544

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