"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 analyze 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. Twenty-four scientists have come together to present their views on risks in technological systems. Their scientific disciplines cover not only engineering, economics and medicine, but also history, psychology, literature and philosophy. Taken together these contributions provide a broad, but accurate, interdisciplinary introduction to a field of increasing global interest, as well as rich opportunities to achieve in-depth knowledge of the subject. Provides a broad and uniquely interdisciplinary introduction to risk in technological systems Includes contributions from 22 scientists in areas from engineering, economics and medicine, to history, psychology, literature and philosophy INDICE: 1. Introduction: The Global Risk Arena, Technological Systems, andthis Book.- 2. Reflections on Risks and Technology.- 3. Risks in the Past andPresent.- 4. The Dangerous Steam Engine.- 5. Risks and Safety in Building Structures.- 6. Risks in the Conversion of Energy.- 7. Chemical and Physical Health Risks - Chemicals, Radiation, and Noise.- 8. Safety Factors and Exposure Limits.- 9. How Dangerous Is It To Travel?- 10. IT - Risks and Security.- 11. Vulnerability of Infrastructures.- 12. Risk Management.- 13. Risk Analysis.- 14.Fire and Explosion.- 15. The Human Factor?- 16. The Perceptions of Risks of Technology.- 17. The Value of a Life.- 18. Tacit Knowledge and Risks.- 19. How To Worry in Moderation.
- ISBN: 978-1-84882-640-3
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 345
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés