\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn authoritative compendium of new research findings and case studies in the application of communication theory during catastrophic events\u003c/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCommunicating Science in Times of Crisis: Communication and Catastrophic Events \u003c/i\u003eaddresses the practical application and research implications of communication theory in the context of man-made and natural catastrophes. Bringing together contributions by leading experts in crisis management and strategic communication, this timely collection of resources links scientific issues with public policy while discussing the challenges and opportunities for using communication to manage extreme events in the evolving media landscape of the 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c/sup\u003e century. \u003cp\u003eIn this second volume of the Wiley-Blackwell \u003ci\u003eCommunicating Science in Times of Crises \u003c/i\u003eseries, 15 substantial chapters explore a varied range of catastrophic conditions, such as mass violence incidents, disease outbreaks, catastrophic mudslides, cascading and simultaneous disasters, extreme weather events, diffusion of misinformation during crises, students traveling internationally during a global health crisis, and more. Each chapter focuses on a particular issue or concern, revealing the difficult choices that confront academics and practitioners across communication disciplines and presenting original frameworks and models alongside ongoing research programs. \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses approaches for balancing scientific findings with social and cultural issues\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights the ability of legacy and digital media to facilitate science in mitigating the effects of adverse events\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the ethical repercussions of communication during unfolding and unpredictable events\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAddresses the use of social media communication during a crisis and navigating an increasingly media-savvy society with multiple levels of science literacy\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers key theoretical and practical aspects of the associated fields of risk management and crisis management\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable as a standalone book or as part of a two-volume set, \u003ci\u003eCommunicating Science in Times of Crisis: Communication and Catastrophic Events \u003c/i\u003eis essential reading for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and advanced students in the fields of crisis communication, risk and emergency management, disaster studies, policy management, social media communication, and healthcare communication.
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