Download or read book Beyond The Risk Society Critical Reflections On Risk And Human Security written by Mythen, Gabe and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together cutting edge academics and researchers, Beyond the Risk Society provides an understanding of the relevance and impact of the concept of risk in various subject areas. Contributions by domain experts critically evaluate the way in which theoretical risk perspectives have influenced their fields of interest, offering the opportunity to reflect upon the problems and possibilities for future work on risk.
Download or read book Operational Risk Management written by Ariane Chapelle and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-02-04 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: OpRisk Awards 2020 Book of the Year Winner! The Authoritative Guide to the Best Practices in Operational Risk Management Operational Risk Management offers a comprehensive guide that contains a review of the most up-to-date and effective operational risk management practices in the financial services industry. The book provides an essential overview of the current methods and best practices applied in financial companies and also contains advanced tools and techniques developed by the most mature firms in the field. The author explores the range of operational risks such as information security, fraud or reputation damage and details how to put in place an effective program based on the four main risk management activities: risk identification, risk assessment, risk mitigation and risk monitoring. The book also examines some specific types of operational risks that rank high on many firms' risk registers. Drawing on the author's extensive experience working with and advising financial companies, Operational Risk Management is written both for those new to the discipline and for experienced operational risk managers who want to strengthen and consolidate their knowledge.
Download or read book Reflections on Risk written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Freedom at Risk written by James Lane Buckley and published by Encounter Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains essays, many from the 1970s, in which James Buckley, a former senator, under secretary of state, and judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, shares his opinions on the adverse effects of the growth of the federal government.
Download or read book Reflections on Risk IV written by Andy S. Herman and published by Tautegory Press. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 26 new research notes in this volume.
Download or read book Facing Danger written by Anna Hampton and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Facing Danger is a holistic guide through risk. It integrates a biblical discussion on risk with working through emotions, decision making, and stewardship responsibilities accompanying dangerous work. Included are practical steps of risk assessment and management. The twelve risk myths of cross-cultural work in dangerous places are very helpful.
Download or read book Reflections on Risk Perception and Policy written by Harry J. Otway and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reflections on Risk VI written by Annie Searle and published by Tautegory Press. This book was released on 2022-02-28 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of research notes.
Download or read book The Purpose of Capital written by Jed Emerson and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-24 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of our understanding of the purpose of capital and the cultural, historic and environmental aspects of how we have come to understand the relation between economic, social and environmental components of capital. Offers a vision of capital as a fuel to promote individual freedom in the context of community and Earth.
Download or read book Reflections on Risk written by Annie Searle Associates LLC and published by . This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume II in the "Reflections on Risk" series features 26 research notes by 14 different authors, all current or former graduate students at the University of Washington's Information School. Each research note is focused on a different contemporary risk issue. The volume is edited by Emily Oxenford, former ASA research associate. She has placed the research notes within the following chapters: Critical Infrastructure (Chapter 1); Privacy (Chapter 2); Finance (Chapter 3); Data Security (Chapter 4); Physical Risks (Chapter 5); Policies and Governance (Chapter 6). From early reviews: "This second volume of Annie Searle's Reflections on Risk continues her tradition of bringing critical issues facing our society to the forefront through a careful combination of education, collaboration and inspiration. The essays in this book are a result of her mentorship and guidance of students in the University of Washington Master of Science in Information Management program at the University of Washington Information School, and provide a window into the varied and complex issues facing individuals and organizations as we move further into the Information Age. The background and insights provided in this work should be required reading for all; they illuminate the numerous and diverse challenges we face in managing and securing our information assets in the digital world, as well as providing a glimpse into the minds that will be shaping our future. " -- Michael Crandall, Senior Lecturer and Director, iAffiliates Program, University of Washington Information School "Annie Searle's Reflections on Risk, Volume II, shines a much-needed lens on a range of the most pressing issues facing all firms - both public and private - today from the phenomenon of big data, mobile payments and Bitcoin to the increasing and ever-present threat of cybercrime in all industry sectors. The sheer range of current operational risk issues addressed in this book makes it required reading for all risk managers." -- Victoria Tozer-Pennington, Editor, The Risk Universe. "A thought provoking collection of essays on risk management by Annie Searle and colleagues. Reflections on Risks, Volume II touches a range of contemporary topics from big data to mobile transactions and shines light on the risk management challenges facing organizations of all sizes and forms. The essays offer much to ponder and reflect for both novices and experienced risk managers." -- Kevin C. Desouza, Author, Intrapreneurship: Managing Ideas within Your Organization
Download or read book Reflections on Risk III written by Annie Searle & Associates LLC and published by . This book was released on 2015-12-30 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third volume in the series features 26 new research notes from 16 different contributors, extends the reach of the first two volumes, looking not only at risk-related issues of our time, but also at ethical dimensions of issues such as identity management, culture risk, privacy and security. The authors wrote the research notes while students in the University of Washington's Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) program. This volume is divided into six sections: cybersecurity, economics, privacy, government oversight, innovation and disasters. "The third volume of Reflections on Risk covers a wide span of issues our society faces in the modern age. Topics range from the multiple impacts resulting from the migration of our underlying economic, social, and government infrastructure toward a digital environment, to the complexities of disaster management in an increasingly complex and crowded world. The timely collection of essays by students taught under Annie's guidance illuminates questions we should all be thinking about every day, and showcases the talent that will be shaping our future." -- Mike Crandall, Principal Research Scientist, University of Washington Information School .."..delivers a wealth of unique, creative considerations of risk derived from the headlines. From risks of robotic surgery and the implications of 3-D printing to security for the Olympic Games and the disappearance of MH Flight 370, these articles challenge those charged with mitigating risk to broaden their thinking. The plethora of teachable moments in this book should not be missed." -- Brian Tishuk, General Counsel, FS-ISAC Reflections on RIsk III is the fifth book published by Tautegory Press since 2011.
Download or read book EBOOK Beyond the Risk Society Critical Reflections on Risk and Human Security written by Gabe Mythen and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2006-08-16 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In contemporary culture risk is ubiquitous, filtering through a range of activities, practices and experiences. In line with rising public concerns about the management of current threats - such as crime, terrorism and global warming -interest in risk has gathered momentum in the social sciences, galvanized by Ulrich Beck’s risk society thesis. Bringing together cutting edge academics and researchers, Beyond the Risk Society provides an understanding of the relevance and impact of the concept of risk in various subject areas. Contributions by domain experts critically evaluate the way in which theoretical risk perspectives have influenced their fields of interest, offering the opportunity to reflect upon the problems and possibilities for future work on risk. In assembling this collection, the editors propose a holistic and trans-disciplinary approach to understanding the nature and consequences of risk in everyday life. This text is key reading for social sciences students in a range of disciplines, including sociology, criminology, cultural studies, media studies, psychology and social policy. Contributors: Alison Anderson, Rob Flynn, Jane Franklin, Hazel Kemshall, Deborah Lupton, Phil Macnaghten, Jim McGuigan, Peter McMylor, Gabe Mythen, Pat O'Malley, Teela Sanders, Steve Tombs, Sandra Walklate, Dave Whyte, Iain Wilkinson.
Download or read book Genetic Testing and the Governance of Risk in the Contemporary Economy written by Lara Khoury and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses emerging questions concerning who should bear responsibility for shouldering risk, as well as the viability of existing and experimental governance mechanisms in connection with new technologies. Scholars from 14 jurisdictions unite their efforts in this edited collection to provide a comparative analysis of how various legal systems are tackling the challenges produced by the legal aspects of genetic testing in insurance and employment. They cover the diverse set of norms that surround this issue, and share insights into relevant international, regional and national incursions into the field. By doing so, the authors offer a basis for comparative reflection, including on whether transnational standard setting might be useful or necessary for the legal aspects of genetic testing as they relate to the insurance and employment contexts. The respective texts cover a broad range of topics, including the prevalence of genetic testing in the contexts of insurance and employment, and policy factors that might affect this prevalence, such as the design of national health or social insurance systems, of private insurance schemes or the availability of low-cost direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Further, the field of genetics is gaining in importance at the international and regional levels. Relevant concepts – mainly genetic tests and genetic data/information – have been internationally defined, and these definitions have influenced definitions adopted nationally. International law also recognizes a “special status” for human genetic data. The authors therefore also consider these definitions and the recognition of the special status of human genetic data within regional and national legal orders. They investigate the range of norms that specifically address the use of genetic testing in employment and insurance, encompassing international sources – including human rights norms – that may be binding or non-binding, as well national statutory, regulatory and soft-law mechanisms. Accordingly, some of the texts examine general frameworks relevant to genetic testing in each country, including those that stem from general anti-discrimination rules and norms protecting rights to autonomy, self-determination, confidentiality and privacy. In closing, the authors provide an overview of the efficiency of their respective legal regimes’ approaches – specific and generalist – to genetic testing or disclosure of genetic information in the employment or insurance contexts, including the effect of lack of legal guidance. In this regard, some of the authors highlight the need for transnational action in the field and make recommendation for future legal developments.
Download or read book Risk Science written by Terje Aven and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-12 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Risk science is becoming increasingly important as businesses, policymakers and public sector leaders are tasked with decision-making and investment using varying levels of knowledge and information. Risk Science: An Introduction explores the theory and practice of risk science, providing concepts and tools for understanding and acting under conditions of uncertainty. The chapters in this work cover the fundamental concepts, principles, approaches, methods and models for how to understand, assess, communicate, manage and govern risk. These topics are presented and examined in a way which details how they relate, for example, how to characterize and communicate risk with particular emphasis on reflecting uncertainties; how to distinguish risk perception and professional risk judgments; how to assess risk and guide decision-makers, especially for cases involving large uncertainties and value differences; and how to integrate risk assessment with resilience-based strategies. The text provides a variety of examples and case studies that relate to highly visible and relevant issues facing risk academics, practitioners and non-risk leaders who must make risk-related decisions. Presenting both the foundational and most recent advancements in the subject matter, this work particularly suits students of risk science courses at college and university level. The book also provides broader key reading for students and scholars in other domains, including business, engineering and public health.
Download or read book Postmodern Reflections on risk hazards and Life Choices written by Nicholas J. Fox and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Polar Bear Strategy written by John Ross and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 1999-04-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From cholesterol to cancer, asteroids to AIDS, we face more risks than our grandparents ever dreamed of. But most of us are 200 years behind the curve when it comes to making intelligent risk-based decisions: We refuse to fly, but don't wear seat belts in our far more dangerous cars. We panic about toxic waste dumps, but collectively smoke a billion cigarettes a year. In this entertaining and enlightening look at risk in the modern age, John Ross argues that the burgeoning science of risk assessment has given us powerful new tools to cope in a complex world, if we could only learn how to speak the language. Ross examines the building blocks of this new language, and helps us identify and relinquish long-held, often pre-set, biological and psychological responses to risk. Through vivid stories and compelling science, Ross empowers us to take control of our lives and to exercise our most basic democratic freedom—the power to make our own decisions—both as individuals and as a society.
Download or read book Mirrors and Reflections written by Charlotte Burck and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, as the title indicates, the focus is on understanding and elaborating what might be said to be "going on" in supervision as well as further exploring what is distinctive about systemic supervision. Looking at processes within systemic supervision involves engaging with the different contexts within which the supervision takes place and engaging with a range of theories - some developed or applied within therapeutic contexts and others drawn from theories of learning. Various theoretical frameworks have emerged and been described as underpinnings for systemic supervision. Social constructionist and narrative ideas have been vital in the creation of supervisory practices that promote open dialogues, multiple perspectives and the interrogation of traditional assumptions about expertise and hierarchy. This has inevitably led to a discussion of tensions and contradictions: unease about implicit practices of power, the problematics of assessment and evaluation and issues concerning the allocation of clinical responsibility. Positioning theory, dialogic theories and ideas from the field of adult education have also contributed helpful theoretical concepts for use by systemic supervisors.
