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CRC Press Risks Challenging Publics, Scientists and Governments - CRC Press

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Risks Challenging Publics, Scientists and Governments offers a deep look into the multi-dimensional nature of risk. Rather than treating risk as a strictly technical or economic issue, this collection of papers from the 2005 Society for Risk Analysis-Europe meeting examines how risk impacts various disciplines simultaneously. It addresses the social and political dimensions that often get overlooked in traditional engineering models. This volume pays special attention to contextual aspects, often referred to by engineers as margin conditions. These factors are essential for understanding risk, especially when uncertainty is high. The text moves beyond standard approaches to explore specific areas such as the economic aspects of disasters and the use of land use planning as a tool for mitigation. By bridging the gap between technical data and social reality, this book provides a comprehensive perspective on how different sectors interact when facing complex challenges.

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Explores risk as a multidisciplinary subject involving social, political, and economic perspectives.

Addresses contextual margin conditions that are often overlooked in traditional engineering studies.

Provides analysis on the economic impacts associated with various types of disasters.

Discusses land use planning as a practical tool for risk mitigation.

Contains selected and revised papers from the Society for Risk Analysis-Europe meeting in Como, Italy.

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Brand: CRC Press
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0415580722
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Architecture > Structures
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 March 2010
Listed Since: 08 March 2010

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