{"product_id":"risk-science-an-introduction-paperback","title":"Risk Science: An Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTerje Aven\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eShital Thekdi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRisk science is becoming increasingly important as businesses, policymakers and public sector leaders are tasked with decision-making and investment using varying levels of knowledge and information. \u003cem\u003eRisk Science: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e explores the theory and practice of risk science, providing concepts and tools for understanding and acting under conditions of uncertainty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chapters in this work cover the fundamental concepts, principles, approaches, methods and models for how to understand, assess, communicate, manage and govern risk. These topics are presented and examined in a way which details how they relate, for example, how to characterize and communicate risk with particular emphasis on reflecting uncertainties; how to distinguish risk perception and professional risk judgments; how to assess risk and guide decision-makers, especially for cases involving large uncertainties and value differences; and how to integrate risk assessment with resilience-based strategies. The text provides a variety of examples and case studies that relate to highly visible and relevant issues facing risk academics, practitioners and non-risk leaders who must make risk-related decisions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresenting both the foundational and most recent advancements in the subject matter, this work particularly suits students of risk science courses at college and university level. The book also provides broader key reading for students and scholars in other domains, including business, engineering and public health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerje Aven\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Risk Analysis and Risk Management at the University of Stavanger, Norway.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShital Thekdi is Associate Professor of Management at the University of Richmond, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.87 x 9.69 x 6.85 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42743990779967,"sku":"9780367742683","price":126.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/85420c26573a3a6e8374d3039371f923.webp?v=1765166661","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/risk-science-an-introduction-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}