Porfiriev, Boris N.2005-03-102005-03-101991http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/540A number of the large scale accidents that have taken place in the world in recent years manifest once more the controversial character of both economic growth and technological change. Contributing to productive growth, improving labor and living conditions, enhancing material well being and the intellectual capacities of many countries, these processes also give birth to many hazards which jeopardize societies. Of particular importance are the risks connected with complex technological systems.218371 bytesapplication/pdfen-USAccidentsSoviet UnionOther