Decision theory: general
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Decision theory: general
Hardcover. Experts in the field provide an introduction to the multifaceted aspects of this critically important topic. Editor(s): Fouque, Jean-Pierre; Langsam, Joseph A. Num Pages: 992 pages, 25 b/w illus. 140 colour illus. 75 tables. BIC Classification: GPQD; KFFN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 182 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1848.
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Number of pages
- 992
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107023437
- ISBN
- 9781107023437
€ 95.59
€ 95.59
Paperback. The world is becoming more hazardous as natural and social processes combine to create complex situations of increased vulnerability and risk. The common response is to develop an emergency plan, but there is little advice available to provide the means to do so. This book covers the structure, content and strategic direction of emergency plans. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 158 x 233 x 26. Weight in Grams: 440.
- Publisher
- Dunedin Academic Press Ltd.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780460130
- ISBN
- 9781780460130
€ 38.70
€ 38.70
Paperback. This book explores what it means to be rational in a variety of contexts, from personal decisions to those affecting large groups of people. It introduces ideas from economics, philosophy, and other areas, showing how the theory applies to particular situations such as gambling and the allocation of resources. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 144 pages, 5 halftones, numerous figures. BIC Classification: GPQ; JMH; KCA; PBUD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 112 x 9. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780192803030
- ISBN
- 9780192803030
€ 10.99€ 10.29
€ 10.99
€ 10.29
Paperback. Increasingly, patients with breast cancer are participating in the surgical and/or medical decision about their treatment. This text addresses issues relating to shared decision making and in particular those areas where a choice of treatment option involves some degree of risk/benefit analysis. Editor(s): Maslin, Anna; Powles, Trevor J. Num Pages: 282 pages, 20 figures, 7 tables. BIC Classification: GPQ; MJCL; MN; MQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford Oxford
- Number of pages
- 282
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- SKU
- KNW0005277
- ISBN
- 9780192629678
€ 6.99€ 4.64
€ 6.99
€ 4.64
Paperback. Num Pages: 276 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, 14 black & white tables, 27 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GPQD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 149 x 15. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415735063
- ISBN
- 9780415735063
€ 58.85
€ 58.85
Hardcover. This seminal book injects the topic of superintelligence into the academic and popular mainstream. What happens when machines surpass humans in general intelligence? Will artificial agents save or destroy us? In a tour de force of analytic thinking, Bostrom lays a foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life. Num Pages: 352 pages, black and white line drawings and halftones. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFFR; UYQ; UYQM; UYZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 235 x 23. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199678112
- ISBN
- 9780199678112
€ 24.99€ 18.22
€ 24.99
€ 18.22
Paperback. A Global Catastrophic Risk is one that has the potential to inflict serious damage to human well-being on a global scale. This book focuses on such risks arising from natural catastrophes (Earth-based or beyond), nuclear war, terrorism, biological weapons, totalitarianism, advanced nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and social collapse. Editor(s): Bostrom, Nick; Cirkovic, Milan M. Num Pages: 576 pages, Tables and figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFFC; PDZ; RNR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 31. Weight in Grams: 836.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 576
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199606504
- ISBN
- 9780199606504
€ 25.66
€ 25.66
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: GPQ; HPL. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 246 x 172 x 11. Weight in Grams: 242.
- Publisher
- Constable and Robinson United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 118
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845283865
- ISBN
- 9781845283865
€ 16.99€ 13.45
€ 16.99
€ 13.45
Hardcover. Guides you through analysis to implementation to provide you with know-how to implement rigorous, accurate, and cost-effective security policies and designs. This book offers techniques for weighing and managing risks that face your organization. It gives insights into universal principles that can be adapted to specific situations and threats. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: GPQD; JFFC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 197 x 240 x 28. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science & Technology United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780123822338
- ISBN
- 9780123822338
€ 58.72
€ 58.72
Paperback. Num Pages: 252 pages. BIC Classification: GPQ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 252
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2019
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848726574
- ISBN
- 9781848726574
€ 50.54
€ 50.54
Hardcover. Num Pages: 292 pages, tables, charts. BIC Classification: GPQD; TBC; TDC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 162 x 22. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Publisher
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers United States
- Number of pages
- 292
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780816908110
- ISBN
- 9780816908110
€ 205.07
€ 205.07
Paperback. Series: The Mastering Series. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJMV1; UFCE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 169 x 22. Weight in Grams: 718.
- Publisher
- Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780273719298
- ISBN
- 9780273719298
€ 69.83
€ 69.83
Hardcover. This latest edition of The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error ' will help you understand how to move beyond 'human error'; how to understand accidents; how to do better investigations; how to understand and improve your safety work. Num Pages: 192 pages, Includes 31 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; JMJ; KNXC; LNHH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 221 x 20. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Publisher
- Ashgate Pub Co
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472439048
- ISBN
- 9781472439048
€ 115.80
€ 115.80
Paperback. This latest edition of The Field Guide to Understanding 'Human Error ' will help you understand how to move beyond 'human error'; how to understand accidents; how to do better investigations; how to understand and improve your safety work. Num Pages: 192 pages, Includes 31 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; JMJ; KNXC; LNHH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 153 x 218 x 14. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- Ashgate Pub Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472439055
- ISBN
- 9781472439055
€ 33.96
€ 33.96
Risk and Crisis Management in the Public Sector (Routledge Masters in ...
Drennan, Lynn T, McConnell, Allan, Stark, Ala...
Paperback. Series: Routledge Masters in Public Management. Num Pages: 286 pages, 8 black & white illustrations, 11 black & white tables, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GPQD; JPP; KJC; KNV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 156 x 234 x 13. Weight in Grams: 432.
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415739696
- ISBN
- 9780415739696
€ 64.81
€ 64.81
School Reform: The Critical Issues (Hoover Institution Press Publicati...
Evers, Williamson M., Izumi, Lance T., Riley,...
Paperback. This book explores a wide range of critical areas in education, examines the basic nature of our education problems, provides a clear understanding of underperformance, and proposes reasonable and effective strategies for success. Num Pages: 438 pages. BIC Classification: JNA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 748. Very good clean copy
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Hoover Institution Press,U.S. California
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 1st
- SKU
- KEX0249939
- ISBN
- 9780817928728
€ 10.18
€ 10.18
Paperback. Risk is everywhere - from genetically modified crops, dams, and stem-cell therapy to heartbreak, online predators, inflation, and robbery. This Very Short Introduction examines what science has learned about how people deal with risks, what we can learn through decision theory, and how we can evaluate risk in our own lives. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 184 pages, 15 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: GPQD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 112 x 10. Weight in Grams: 144.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199576203
- ISBN
- 9780199576203
€ 9.99€ 9.53
€ 9.99
€ 9.53
Paperback. A sportsman can catch a ball without calculating its speed or distance. A group of amateurs beat the experts at playing stock market. A man falls for right woman even though she's 'wrong' on paper. All these people succeeded by trusting their instincts - but how does it work? This title reveals the secrets of fast and effective decision-making. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQ; VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 18. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141015910
- ISBN
- 9780141015910
€ 13.99€ 11.09
€ 13.99
€ 11.09
Paperback. Risk is a major reason that companies fail in, or fail to enter, China. Packed with case studies, this unique book demonstrates how correctly applied due diligence can not only reduce business risk in China, but also provide excellent business intelligence to support negotiations and business relationships. Series: Palgrave Pocket Consultants. Num Pages: 248 pages, 22 diagrames, 8 black & white tables, 9 black & white illustrations, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GPQD; KJC; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 198 x 131 x 14. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137433213
- ISBN
- 9781137433213
€ 29.99€ 27.01
€ 29.99
€ 27.01
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: GPQ; JNC; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 17. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Publisher
- Jossey-Bass
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780787952914
- ISBN
- 9780787952914
€ 31.99€ 31.68
€ 31.99
€ 31.68
Paperback. Risk management is not just a topic for risk professionals. Managers and directors at all levels must be equipped with an understanding of risk and the tools and processes required to assess and manage it successfully. Supported by online templates, this is a guide to the practice and the benefits of good risk management. Series: Strategic Success. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; KJC; KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Publisher
- Kogan Page Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749468385
- ISBN
- 9780749468385
€ 32.08
€ 32.08
Paperback. Based on an academic crisis in Canada and England, Levin s book discusses system-wide reform efforts he implemented to combat low achievement trends and public dissatisfaction, and how others can and should emulate his successes." Num Pages: 266 pages. BIC Classification: GPQ; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Publisher
- Harvard Educational Publishing Group United States
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934742082
- ISBN
- 9781934742082
€ 42.51
€ 42.51
Hardcover. The Nobel Prize-winning Father of Modern Portfolio Theory provides new insights and methods to help you build a lasting portfolio Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: GPQD; KFFM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 165 x 237 x 37. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Education
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780071830096
- ISBN
- 9780071830096
€ 53.24€ 41.21
€ 53.24
€ 41.21
Hardcover. A fully updated, step-by-step guide for implementing COSO's Enterprise Risk Management
COSO Enterprise Risk Management, Second Edition clearly enables organizations of all types and sizes to understand and better manage their risk environments and make better decisions through use of the COSO ERM framework. Series: Wiley Corporate F&A. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPQD; KFFH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 187 x 259 x 32. Weight in Grams: 842.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 366
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470912881
- ISBN
- 9780470912881
€ 68.78
€ 68.78