Learning from Disasters

Intended for those involved with risk management, disaster planning, and security and safety management, this book demonstrates how risk management can be a cost-effective way of protecting organizations from losses. It offers insights into the way organizations implement policies, systems and procedures to prevent future disasters occurring.

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This compelling book is essential reading for those involved with risk management, disaster planning, and security and safety management. This second edition includes a new introductory chapter that demonstrates on a theoretical and practical level how risk management can be a cost-effective way of protecting organizations from losses. The book offers important insights into the way organizations implement policies, systems and procedures to prevent future disasters occurring.