Fischhoff, Baruch , Kadvany, John
Risk: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199576203
- author:
- Fischhoff, Baruch , Kadvany, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 184
- Dimensions:
- 17.27 x 1.52 x 11.18 centimetres
- Genre:
- Business, Management, Decision-Making,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Risk: A Very Short Introduction explores the many kinds of risk that arise from our own acts and are imposed upon us. From genetically modified crops to online predators, identity theft, inflation, and robbery, risks are ubiquitous.
The authors draw on the sciences and humanities to examine the science and practice of creating measures of risk, using simple conceptual frameworks from decision theory and behavioural research. They show how scientists address risks by combining historical records, scientific theories, probability, and expert judgment.
By understanding risk, we can make informed choices in everyday life and inform public policies on health, safety, environment, finance, and more. This book provides a concise introduction to the concept of risk and its significance in various fields.
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