Accident And Design: Contemporary Debates On Risk Management

by Christopher Hood (Editor)

An examination of different theoretical, methodological and practical approaches towards the management of risk. Seven dimensions of the debate are identified, and the case for each position is put forward, the whole discussion being set in context and perspective. This volume attempts to identify and juxtapose the contested doctrines and underlying assumptions in the field of risk management.

268 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1996

Reviews

[Gareth Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

I keep recommending this book when talking about the balance (if there is one) between anticipation and resilience and liability and blame. If you are interested in design of organisation resilience then this is a staple technical read. It is dated 2002 but the arguments hold up. The dimensions of risk management debate (table 1.1) give justifications to support your argument for certain approaches. Would be a book that could be usefully updated and revised (e.g corporate killing discussion)