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100	1		_aGrimvall, Göran. _eeditor.
245	1	0	_aRisks in Technological Systems _h[recurso electrónico] / _cedited by Göran Grimvall, Åke J. Holmgren, Per Jacobsson, Torbjörn Thedéen.
264		1	_aLondon : _bSpringer London, _c2010.
300			_aXV, 341 p. _bonline resource.
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
347			_atext file _bPDF _2rda
490	1		_aSpringer Series in Reliability Engineering, _x1614-7839
505	0		_aIntroduction: the Global Risk Arena, Technological Systems and This Book -- Reflections on Risks and Technology -- Risks in the Past and Present -- The Dangerous Steam Engine -- Risks and Safety in Building Structures -- Risks in the Conversion of Energy -- Chemical and Physical Health Risks – Chemicals, Radiation, and Noise -- Safety Factors and Exposure Limits -- How Dangerous Is It to Travel? -- IT – Risks and Security -- Vulnerability of Infrastructures -- Risk Management -- Risk Analysis -- Fire and Explosion -- The Human Factor? -- The Perception of Risks of Technology -- The Value of a Life -- Tacit Knowledge and Risks -- How to Worry in Moderation.
520			_aRisks 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 analyse 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. The book is important reading for those who have to consider risks in their professional career, as well as for everyone who wants to develop a well-informed opinion of what is reasonable to believe when reading media reports on various risks. In addition to being a university textbook, Risks in Technological Systems is an engaging read for policy makers, politicians, psychologists, and planners, as well as the general reader. Springer Series in Reliability Engineering publishes high-quality books in important areas of current theoretical research and development in reliability, and in areas that bridge the gap between theory and application in areas of interest to practitioners in industry, laboratories, business, and government.
650		0	_aEngineering.
650		0	_aTechnology _xPhilosophy.
650		0	_aSystem safety.
650		0	_aCivil engineering.
650		0	_aProduction of electric energy or power.
650		0	_aBiomedical engineering.
650		0	_aTechnology.
650	1	4	_aEngineering.
650	2	4	_aQuality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk.
650	2	4	_aPhilosophy of Technology.
650	2	4	_aBiomedical Engineering.
650	2	4	_aPower Electronics, Electrical Machines and Networks.
650	2	4	_aCivil Engineering.
650	2	4	_aTechnology Management.
700	1		_aHolmgren, Åke J. _eeditor.
700	1		_aJacobsson, Per. _eeditor.
700	1		_aThedéen, Torbjörn. _eeditor.
710	2		_aSpringerLink (Online service)
773	0		_tSpringer eBooks
776	0	8	_iPrinted edition: _z9781848826403
830		0	_aSpringer Series in Reliability Engineering, _x1614-7839
856	4	0	_zLibro electrónico _uhttp://148.231.10.114:2048/login?url=http://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-84882-641-0
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