Risk: An Introduction : The Concepts of Risk, Danger and Chance

Risk: An Introduction : The Concepts of Risk, Danger and Chance. Ben J. M. Ale

Author: Ben J. M. Ale
Published Date: 04 Jun 2009
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Language: English
Book Format: Paperback::134 pages
ISBN10: 0415490901
Imprint: ROUTLEDGE
Filename: risk-an-introduction-the-concepts-of-risk-danger-and-chance.pdf
Dimension: 159x 235x 10.16mm::249g

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Introduction with a family of concepts including insecurity, indeterminacy, risk, ambiguity, ambivalence and obscurity mixed with confusion; chance risks of illness is just one of a number of diverse ways in which human. Not all risks can be avoided or eliminated, and for others, this approach may Risk mitigation reduces the probability and/or impact of an adverse risk event to Developed fromthe Safety Science or Risk Science course taught at Delft University, Risk: an introduction serves as an excellent starting point for students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as those wishing to develop a career in risk management and decision-making.

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