Lancaster Fatal Accidents
Erscheinungsjahr 2009
ISBN: 978-1-84569-530-9
Verlag: WOODHEAD PUB
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Buch, Englisch,
144 Seiten, Gebunden, Format (B × H): 163 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 354 g
How Prosperity and Safety Are Linked
Erscheinungsjahr 2009,
144 Seiten, Gebunden, Format (B × H): 163 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 354 g
ISBN: 978-1-84569-530-9
Verlag: WOODHEAD PUB
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In his challenging book Fatal Accidents, the author, in order to explain this paradox, proposes a model of human behaviour in which the reduction in fatal accident rates results from a development of skill, such that the population becomes progressively more adept at avoiding mishaps. Such changes are subconsciously and collectively regulated by the population concerned - for example, by drivers in the case of road transport - and are made possible by advances in science and technology. A similar model is applicable to the reduction of general mortality rates, to economic growth and to population growth. The future cannot be predicted, but at present safety is improving at a satisfactory rate.
- Examines fatal accident trends in industry and transport
- Proposes that fatal accident rates diminish over time as a result of skill development
- Observes the correlation between accidents and specific measures of human activity, such as national productivity
Lancaster, J. F.
John Lancaster is the respected author of Engineering Catastrophes, now in its third edition. In his working life he was concerned as a metallurgist with the fabrication and operation of process plant, mainly in the hydrocarbon processing industry. Since his retirement he has made a study of accidents, the conclusions of which are to be found in this book.
How fatal accidents happen; Fatality and loss rates in transport and industry; Mortality from all causes; Economic growth; Analysing historical data: Characteristics and methods; Some outstanding questions.
In his challenging book Fatal Accidents, the author, in order to explain this paradox, proposes a model of human behaviour in which the reduction in fatal accident rates results from a development of skill, such that the population becomes progressively more adept at avoiding mishaps. Such changes are subconsciously and collectively regulated by the population concerned - for example, by drivers in the case of road transport - and are made possible by advances in science and technology. A similar model is applicable to the reduction of general mortality rates, to economic growth and to population growth. The future cannot be predicted, but at present safety is improving at a satisfactory rate.
- Examines fatal accident trends in industry and transport
- Proposes that fatal accident rates diminish over time as a result of skill development
- Observes the correlation between accidents and specific measures of human activity, such as national productivity
Lancaster, J. F.
John Lancaster is the respected author of Engineering Catastrophes, now in its third edition. In his working life he was concerned as a metallurgist with the fabrication and operation of process plant, mainly in the hydrocarbon processing industry. Since his retirement he has made a study of accidents, the conclusions of which are to be found in this book.
How fatal accidents happen; Fatality and loss rates in transport and industry; Mortality from all causes; Economic growth; Analysing historical data: Characteristics and methods; Some outstanding questions.
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