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 b y 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 Analys is and Risk Management is a unique contribution to the field. Its broa d coverage ranges from basic theory of risk analysis to practical appl ications, risk perception, legal and political issues, and risk manage ment.