Fundamentals of Risk Analysis and Risk Management

This book bridges the gap between the many different disciplines used in applications of risk analysis to real world problems. Contributed by some of the world's leading experts, it creates a common information base and language for all risk analysis practitioners, risk managers, and decision-makers. Valuable as both a reference for practitioners and a comprehensive textbook for students, Fundamentals of Risk Analysis and Risk Management is a unique contribution to the field. Its coverage ranges from basic theory of risk analysis to practical applications, risk perception, legal and political issues, and management. It offers a much-needed standard body of knowledge for all types of risk analysis.