There are plenty of books on specialized risk topics but few that deal with
the broad diversity and daily applicability of this subject. Risk applications
require a robust knowledge of many attributes of this seemingly simple subject.
This book teaches the reader through examples and case studies the fundamental
(and subtle) aspects of risk - regardless of the specific situation. The text
allows the reader to understand the concept of risk analysis while not getting
too involved in the mathematics; in this method the reader can apply these
techniques across a wide range of situations.The second edition includes new
examples from NASA and several other industries as well as new case studies
from legal databases. The many real-life discussion topics enable the reader to
form an understanding of the concepts of risk and risk management and apply
them to day-to-day issues--
