The Critical Role of Communication in Preparing for Biological Threats:  Prevention, Mobilization, and Response

The Critical Role of Communication in Preparing for Biological Threats: Prevention, Mobilization, and Response

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Communication is central to the effective prevention of, preparation for, and response to biological threats and hazards because it is the primary social process for sharing relevant information among the key policymakers, security personnel, healthcare providers, and members of the general public who need to coordinate efforts in times of crisis.

ISBN

978-0275983734

Publication Date

2005

Publisher

Praeger Publishers

City

Westport, CT

Keywords

biological threats, biological terrorism, terrorism, communication, plague

Disciplines

Broadcast and Video Studies | Communication Technology and New Media | Health Communication | Immunology and Infectious Disease | Journalism Studies | Mass Communication | Medicine and Health Sciences

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In H. D. O'Hair, R. Heath, & G. Ledlow (Eds.), Community Preparedness and Response to Terrorism: Communication and the Media. Dr. Sparks' chapter begins on page 191. This text is only partially available through the link provided; some pages are not included.

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