A History of Risk Science
concepts and principles of risk analysis
$304.57
- Hardcover
446 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2025
Summary
A History of Risk Science: Tracing the Evolution of Understanding and Managing Uncertainty
Risk has been a constant companion throughout human history. However, the systematic study of risk – explicitly conceptualizing and addressing it within society – is a relatively recent development. This book delves into the history of risk science and risk analysis, spotlighting key concepts and principles essential for understanding, assessing, communicating, managing, and governing risk.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781032867977 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1032867973 |
| Series: | Routledge Advances in Management and Business Studies |
| Author: | Terje Aven |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 446 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 1.02kg |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
About The Author
Terje Aven
Terje Aven has been a professor in risk science at the University of Stavanger, Norway since 1992. Previously he was also a professor (adjunct) in risk analysis at the University of Oslo and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. He has many years of experience as a risk analyst in industry and as a consultant. He is the author of many books and papers in the field, covering both fundamental issues and practical risk analysis methods. He has led several large research programmes in the risk area, with strong international participation. He has developed many master’s programmes in the field and has lectured on many courses in risk analysis and risk management. Aven is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Risk and Reliability, and Area Editor of Risk analysis in Policy. He has served as President of the international Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) and Chairman of the European Safety and Reliability Association (ESRA) (2014– 2018).
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