Warnings and Risk Communication

Presents an analysis of major issues in the theory, research, and applications of warnings and risk communication. This book describes a communication-human information processing (C-HIP) model that serves as a theoretical framework. It also describes methods for investigating warning effectiveness issues.

---

Questions regarding how best to communicate warnings and risk information, whether such communications are likely to be effective, and what factors influence the communication process are important across many of society's facets today. Stimulated by the tremendous growth in litigation on product liability and associated personal injury, research into warning and risk communication has developed rapidly over the last few years. This book addresses the major issues in theory, research and applications of warnings and risk communication, bringing together the leading international authorities in the field.