Understanding Effective Risk Communication in the Context of a Radiological Accident

This working paper presents the results of a review of the literature relevant to disaster risk communication, and explains its dynamic nature from psychological and socio-anthropological perspectives. The paper explores the specific challenges of risk perception and communication in the context of radiological accidents, and draws lessons from the risk-communication practices in relation to past nuclear disasters.

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