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Risk Communication

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2017

Sweta Chakraborty
Sweta Chakraborty*
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King's College, London
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Abstract

This section discusses issues related to risk communication across a range of publicly perceived highrisk industries (such as pharmaceuticals, nuclear, oil, etc.). It reports critically and provides analysis on risk communication as an outcome of risk research within these industries. Contributions are intended to include methods working towards the advancement of risk perception research and describe any lessons learned for successfully communicating to the public about risk.

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European Journal of Risk Regulation , Volume 1 , Issue 1 , March 2010 , pp. 83 - 85
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2010

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