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Terms such as risk, disaster, indeterminacy and uncertainty are discussed in this book. Furthermore, disasters and risks are categorized and then major disasters in these categories are listed. The book clearly shows the interdependence of risk measures.

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<p>From the reviews: <p> I was surprised to find a well arranged, extraordinary large and complete, well written description of risks for humans. I hold in my hands an extensive and remarkable publication, published by an excellent publisher. <p>em. Prof. Dr. h.c. Jorg Schneider, Januar 2009<p> The author has assembled an impressive number of tables and figures to illustrate various risks and specific concepts. ... The selection of tables and figures provides insight into important risks, and it is useful to have in one place a listing of various categorization schemes for hazards and risks, and quality of life metrics. <p>Eos, Vol. 90, No. 2, 13 January 2009, Kristie L. Ebi, ESS, LLC, Alexandria, Va.; <p> This book is a must for all scientists, practitioners, academicians, lecturers, and graduates, who like to know more about risk and safety in society. The book is very suitable to be used as lecture material for academic or post-academic courses, but the catalogue of risks is

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