Explaining Risk Analysis

Utilizing diverse case studies, the book explores how risk analysis enhances decision-making in critical areas such as chemical weapon destruction, nuclear waste management, and passenger rail security. It emphasizes that the risk analysis process, along with its accompanying data and models, clarifies options for decision-makers instead of complicating them. This insightful work is particularly valuable for students and scholars in fields like risk assessment, public health, environmental science, and environmental economics.