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Decision theory: general

Hardback. Written by leading experts in the field, Social Theories of Risk and Uncertainty is an introduction to mainstream theorizing on risk and uncertainty in sociology. Editor(s): Zinn, Jens O. Num Pages: 268 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: GPQD; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 27. Weight in Grams: 546.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405153355
ISBN
9781405153355
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.61

Paperback. This book explores a wide range of critical areas in education, examines the basic nature of our education problems, provides a clear understanding of underperformance, and proposes reasonable and effective strategies for success. Num Pages: 438 pages. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 748. Very good clean copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Hoover Institution Press,U.S. California
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
1st
SKU
KEX0249939
ISBN
9780817928728
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. A Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) is a management framework that creates controls to address risks and measure your organization's ability to manage disruptions. This is a guide to implementing a fit-for-purpose resilience capability in your organization. It covers developing, establishing and operating a BCMS initiative. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 161 x 15. Weight in Grams: 448.
Publisher
Kogan Page Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780749469115
ISBN
9780749469115
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 42.03

Hardcover. Series: IEEE PCS Professional Engineering Communication Series. Num Pages: 326 pages. BIC Classification: GPQD; TBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2022
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
326
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781119027430
ISBN
9781119027430
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 56.26

Paperback. An anthology that offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of risk theory. It covers the origins of the 'concept of risk' and its often misunderstood cousin 'uncertainty', addressing risk perception, risk communication, the idea of trust and post trust as well as risk in policy and regulation with a look at the Precautionary Principle. Editor(s): Lofstedt, Ragnar E.; Boholm, Asa. Series: Earthscan Reader Series. Num Pages: 300 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: GPQD; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844076871
ISBN
9781844076871
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.52
€ 51.27

Hardcover. State of the art risk management techniques and practices supplemented with interactive analytics

All too often risk management books focus on risk measurement details without taking a broader view. Series: Wiley Finance Series. Num Pages: 558 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; KFFH; KJMV1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 159 x 235 x 44. Weight in Grams: 836.

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
558
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118026588
ISBN
9781118026588
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 93.34
€ 78.15

Hardcover. Editor(s): Lynch, Thomas E. Num Pages: 235 pages, tables. BIC Classification: GPQ; JM; M. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 263 x 188 x 20. Weight in Grams: 676.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
235
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600219344
ISBN
9781600219344
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 277.63
€ 189.05

Hardback. This book presents the issues core to risk analysis: understanding what risk means, expressing risk, building risk models, addressing uncertainty, and applying probability models to real problems. The author provides readers with the knowledge and basic thinking they require to successfully manage risk and uncertainty to support decision making. Num Pages: 228 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
SKU
V9781119966975
ISBN
9781119966975
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 79.30

Hardcover. Explores methods for the representation and treatment of uncertainty in risk assessment In providing guidance for practical decision-making situations concerning high-consequence technologies (e.g. , nuclear, oil and gas, transport, etc. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 158 x 15. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118489581
ISBN
9781118489581
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 92.96

Hardcover. Provides an accessible and concise guide to performing risk analysis in a wide variety of fields, with minimal prior knowledge required. The Predictive Approach adopts a broad perspective, discussing topics such as uncertainty assessments and subjective elements, allowing a more flexible approach than traditional statistical analysis. Num Pages: 206 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; PBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 430.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470517369
ISBN
9780470517369
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 108.15

Hardcover. The risk discipline is young and there are a number of ideas, perspectives and conceptions of risk out there. A number of such common conceptions of risk are examined in the book, related to the risk concept, risk assessments, uncertainty analyses, risk perception, the precautionary principle, risk management and decision making under uncertainty. Num Pages: 252 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 542.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
252
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470683880
ISBN
9780470683880
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.11

Hardback. * A timely analysis of the Columbia disaster and the organizational lessons that can be learned from it. * Includes contributions from those involved in the Investigation Board report into the incident. Editor(s): Starbuck, William; Farjoun, Moshe. Num Pages: 384 pages, 13 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; GPQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 183 x 24. Weight in Grams: 770.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405131087
ISBN
9781405131087
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 34.47

Paperback. This latest edition of The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error ' will help you understand how to move beyond 'human error'; how to understand accidents; how to do better investigations; how to understand and improve your safety work. Num Pages: 192 pages, Includes 31 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; JMJ; KNXC; LNHH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 153 x 218 x 14. Weight in Grams: 432.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472439055
ISBN
9781472439055
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.47

paperback. This book traces the intertwined histories of disaster experts-specialists in predicting the unpredictable and managing the unmanageable-revealing how their interdisciplinary research and practices over the past century have shaped modern America. Series: The City in the Twenty-First Century. Num Pages: 360 pages, 22 illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; GPQD; JFFC; RNR. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 567.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812222463
ISBN
9780812222463
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 34.09

Paperback.

A must-read for anyone who makes business decisions that have a major financial impact

Tomorrow's stock price, next month's sales, next year's costs these are all numbers we don't know yet. Yet everyday, we base our personal and business plans on these kinds of uncertainties. Illustrator(s): Danziger, Jeff. Num Pages: 416 pages, ill. BIC Classification: GPQD; KCC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 522.

Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781118073759
ISBN
9781118073759
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.40

hardcover. Reviewing recent research and theory on "naturalistic decision making", this work evaluates the contribution to understanding emergency decision making in a range of situations. It includes work by Rasmussen, and covers coping with uncertainty, cognition and training. Editor(s): Flin, Rhona; Strub, Michael. Num Pages: 352 pages, Includes 35 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQ; JMAL; JMH; JMR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 164 x 25. Weight in Grams: 664.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780291398567
ISBN
9780291398567
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 198.44

Paperback. Can quite different values be rationally weighed against one another? If not, then what are the implications for moral and legal decision-making? This book explores the philosophical struggle behind these questions. Editor(s): Chang, Ruth. Num Pages: 384 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQ; HPCF; HPL; HPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 367.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674447561
ISBN
9780674447561
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.93
€ 48.17

Hardcover. A practical perspective on tackling the complex planning problems characterized by multiple criteria or measures of performance. It introduces basic notions of how and why we plan, both as individuals and within organizations, and provides guidelines for choosing between alternative actions. Series: Copenhagen studies in economics & management. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQ; KJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 172 x 28. Weight in Grams: 798.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Copenhagen Business School Press
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9788716133861
ISBN
9788716133861
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 25.73

Paperback. We live in a 'risk society' where the identification, distribution and management of risks, from new technology, environmental factors or other sources are crucial to our individual and social existence. This title shows how risks are communicated among different publics and stakeholders, including local communities, corporations, and the society. Series: Earthscan Risk in Society. Num Pages: 376 pages, Figures, tables, index. BIC Classification: GPQD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 564.
Publisher
Routledge
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844070732
ISBN
9781844070732
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 63.65

Paperback. This introductory text provides an examination of the models, solution concepts, results, and methodological principles of nonco-operative and co-operative game theory. It introduces, clarifies, and synthesizes advances in the field and presents an overview of decision theory. Num Pages: 600 pages, 42 line illustrations, 29 tables. BIC Classification: GPQ; PBUD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 39. Weight in Grams: 684.
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
600
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st Paperback Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674341166
ISBN
9780674341166
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 45.18

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