A timely and comprehensive international resource on crisis and risk communication for scholars and practitioners
With crises increasingly affecting global populations, understanding the complex dynamics of crisis and risk communication is essential. The Handbook of International Crisis and Risk Communication Research offers an extensive overview of critical topics from leading global scholars. Covering an unparalleled range of topics, from misinformation and climate-related disasters to public health crises, this authoritative resource provides a deeper perspective on how crises impact people across cultural and geographical boundaries-addressing both established and emerging challenges in the field.
Now in its second edition, this acclaimed volume features new and expanded analyses from multiple disciplines, including public relations, journalism, psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology. Contributions by leading experts discuss both traditional and innovative methods for studying crisis communication across cultural and national boundaries. Detailed chapters examine various types of crises, such as pandemics, wars, natural disasters, and political conflicts. This edition includes new and updated content that reflects advances in research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, cross-border crises, and global misinformation on crisis communication.
Exploring the essential role of communication in awareness, crisis response, recovery, and building resilience, Handbook of International Crisis and Risk Communication Research:
Builds an interdisciplinary foundation for navigating the complexities of modern crises in an interconnected world Explores essential themes such as misinformation and media dynamics, the role of institutions in crisis response, and the methodologies for cross-cultural crisis analysis Focuses on emerging challenges including the influence of artificial intelligence and social media dynamics Contains practical frameworks and case studies for crisis managers, risk communication professionals, and policymakers Discusses future research directions and practical challenges in global crisis and risk communication
Ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in communication studies, journalism, public relations, crisis management, and related fields, Handbook of International Crisis and Risk Communication Research, Second Edition, is also a key reference for practitioners and consultants in crisis and risk management, disaster response, and public health communication.
