Risk Communication: An Avenue for Public Involvement

Autor: Judy A. Shaw, Jeanne Herb
Rok vydání: 1988
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Zdroj: Journal - American Water Works Association. 80:42-44
ISSN: 0003-150X
DOI: 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1988.tb03122.x
Popis: Government agencies dealing with environmental issues have traditionally excluded the public from the regulatory decision-making process, opting instead to solicit public comment mainly after decisions have been made. Faced with increasing health threats from environmental contaminants and fearing a loss of control over decisions that affect their lives, the public is demanding to be involved throughout the regulatory process. Recent research on risk communication offers regulatory agencies a framework for developing new approaches to public involvement.
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