This book is about risk conceptions, experiences and reflections. It applies the concept of the risk triangle, with its societal, organisational and personal angles, to two areas of inquiry: financial markets and the military, seeking to demonstrate the challenges, dilemmas and, in many ways, also the impossibilities of risk analysis and risk management. Drawing on empirical and micro- and macro-level analysis, this innovative work will appeal to students of political science, economics and business as well as to risk professionals and risk-takers.

Applies the concept of the risk triangle Draws on empirical and micro- and macro-level analysis Appeals to students of political science, economics and business

Autorentext

Marc Schelhase is Senior Lecturer in the Defence Studies Department, King s College London at the Joint Services Command and Staff College, UK Defence Academy.

Inhalt

1. Varieties of risk.- 2. Bringing the harm home applying the concept of social harm to home ownership.- 3. 'Reason is just one letter away from treason' - exploring risk in defence procurement.- 4. Realities of conflict - risk and military decision-makers.- 5. Exploring organisational risk dynamics - insights and challenges to organisational risk management.- 6. Risking money, risking lives - thinking critically about risk, thinking beyond risk.