Engineering
Risks in Technological Systems
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Risks in Technological Systems is an interdisciplinary university textbook and a book for the educated reader on the risks of today's society. In order to understand and analyse risks associated with the engineering systems on which modern society relies, other concerns have to be addressed, besides technical aspects. In contrast to many academic textbooks dealing with technological risks, this book has a unique interdisciplinary character that presents technological risks in their own context. In addition to being a university textbook, Risks in Technological Systems is an engaging read for policy makers, politicians, psychologists, and planners, as well as the general reader. Written for: Students studying risk management, risk analysis and reliability theory; professionals dealing with safety and operational risks (such as rescue services); insurance companies.