Mathematical Reliability: An Expository Perspective

International Series in Operations Research & Management Science

by Refik Soyer, T.A. Mazzuchi (Editor), N.D. Singpurwalla (Editor)

Consideration was given to more advanced theoretical approaches and novel applications of reliability to ensure that topics having a futuristic impact were specifically included. The entries have been categorized into seven parts, each emphasizing a theme that seems poised for the future development of reliability as an academic discipline with relevance. The topics, when linked with utility theory, constitute the science base of risk analysis.

354 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 2003