Risk Communication: A Handbook For Communicating Environmental, Safety, And Health Risks - Softcover

Lundgren, Regina E.; McMakin, Andrea H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574771426 ISBN 13: 9781574771428

Publisher: Battelle Pr, 2004

Synopsis

This text describes best practices for effectively conveying information regarding environmental, safety, and health risks. Sample topics include analyzing the audience, constructing information materials, working with the media, and evaluating risk communication efforts. The third edition contains new sections on preparing for emergencies involving bioterrorism and disease outbreaks. The authors are communication specialists who have been affiliated with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (part of the US Department of Energy). Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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About the Author

Regina Lundgren, an independent consultant, has specialized in communicating environmental, safety, and health risks to lay audiences for nearly 20 years. Her communication materials have won national and international awards.

Andrea McMakin is a Senior Communication Specialist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington. For more than 20 years, she has worked with government and industry clients to communicate risks and other information about science, technology, and business.

Edition details

• Publisher: Battelle Pr
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1574771426
• ISBN 13: 9781574771428
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 453