Citation

Lombardi M. Int. J. Mass Emerg. Disasters 1997; 15(1): 103-116.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, International Sociological Association, International Research Committee on Disasters)

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Abstract

The arrival on the scene of the study of mass emergencies and risk analysis has represented an important step forward in the world of communication, not only because of its theoretical aspects, but also because of its ability to influence policy formulation. Many researchers and scholars of mass emergencies and risk analysis today agree on focusing their research activities on communication. Communication is seen as a social process, something which is fundamental to the understanding of both crisis management and of the various activities which precede and follow crises themselves. On the other hand, information, as a product of communication, is merchandise which has great importance in many of our relationships, both on a micro and macro level. This brief account aims to stimulate the debate which is already active in the scientific community and also to provide food for thought as to the working tools used in research which is constantly face-to-face with empirical reality.

Language: en