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Unexpected Consequences
Why The Things We Trust Fail
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The book delves into the connections among over 40 recent catastrophic events, analyzing the failures of various systems such as structures, machines, and information technology. It also examines the roles of regulatory agencies and security designs, offering insights into how these elements interrelate and contribute to disasters. Through this exploration, it highlights the complexities and vulnerabilities in modern society that lead to significant failures.
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Unexpected Consequences, James Martin
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- 2011
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- Title
- Unexpected Consequences
- Subtitle
- Why The Things We Trust Fail
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Martin
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN13
- 9780313393112
- Category
- Business and Economics
- Description
- The book delves into the connections among over 40 recent catastrophic events, analyzing the failures of various systems such as structures, machines, and information technology. It also examines the roles of regulatory agencies and security designs, offering insights into how these elements interrelate and contribute to disasters. Through this exploration, it highlights the complexities and vulnerabilities in modern society that lead to significant failures.