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Catalogue of Risks
Ulrike Proske
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Description for Catalogue of Risks
Paperback. Terms such as risk, disaster, indeterminacy and uncertainty are discussed in this book. Furthermore, disasters and risks are categorized and then major disasters in these categories are listed. The book clearly shows the interdependence of risk measures. Num Pages: 509 pages, 206 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1650.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
509
Condition
New
Number of Pages
509
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642098482
SKU
V9783642098482
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99-15
About Ulrike Proske
Dr. Proske studied civil engineering in Dresden, Germany and London, U.K. He worked in Germany, South Africa and Indonesia, before going into scientific research at the Technical University in Dresden, Germany. In 2003 he received an ESREL award. He continued his academic career in 2005 at the TU Delft in the Netherlands. Since 2006 he has served at the University ... Read more
Reviews for Catalogue of Risks
From the reviews: "I was surprised to find a well arranged, extraordinary large and complete, well written description of risks for humans. I hold in my hands an extensive and remarkable publication, published by an excellent publisher." em. Prof. Dr. h.c. Jörg Schneider, Januar 2009 "The author has assembled an impressive ... Read more