Communication and Catastrophic Events - Strategic Risk and Crisis Management

Communicating Science in Times of Crisis: Communication and Catastrophic Events is a comprehensive compendium of new research findings and case studies in the application of communication theory during catastrophic events. It brings together contributions by leading experts in crisis management and strategic communication, linking scientific issues with public policy and discussing the challenges and opportunities for using communication to manage extreme events in the 21st century. The book covers a varied range of catastrophic conditions, including mass violence incidents, disease outbreaks, and natural disasters, and highlights the ethical repercussions of communication during unfolding and unpredictable events. It is essential reading for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and advanced students in the fields of crisis communication, risk and emergency management, disaster studies, policy management, social media communication, and healthcare communication.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 01 December 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Communicating Science in Times of Crisis: Communication and Catastrophic Events is an authoritative compendium of new research findings and case studies in the application of communication theory during catastrophic events. This timely collection of resources brings together contributions by leading experts in crisis management and strategic communication, linking scientific issues with public policy while discussing the challenges and opportunities for using communication to manage extreme events in the evolving media landscape of the 21st century.

In this second volume of the Wiley-Blackwell Communicating Science in Times of Crises series, 15 substantial chapters explore a varied range of catastrophic conditions, such as mass violence incidents, disease outbreaks, catastrophic mudslides, cascading and simultaneous disasters, extreme weather events, diffusion of misinformation during crises, students traveling internationally during a global health crisis, and more. Each chapter focuses on a particular issue or concern, revealing the difficult choices that confront academics and practitioners across communication disciplines and presenting original frameworks and models alongside ongoing research programs.

The book discusses approaches for balancing scientific findings with social and cultural issues, highlights the ability of legacy and digital media to facilitate science in mitigating the effects of adverse events, examines the ethical repercussions of communication during unfolding and unpredictable events, and addresses the use of social media communication during a crisis and navigating an increasingly media-savvy society.

This comprehensive resource is essential for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding the role of communication in responding to and managing catastrophic events. It provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of communicating science in times of crisis, and will be of great interest to students and professionals in the fields of communication, emergency management, and public health.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 179 x 255 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119751816