Publisher's Synopsis
"Risk" has become one of the most widely used words in the mass media - whether it be a programme or article on nuclear power, aircraft safety or the hazards of smoking. This reflects the desire of many people to discover the risks of their own lifestyles and, where possible, take measures to reduce them. In politics too, consideration of risk - especially via the collection of techniques known as "risk assessment" - is becoming a vital part of the decision-making process. This book explains the various aspects of risk assessment.
