Warnings and Risk Communication / Edition 1

by Michael S. Wogalter, Dave DeJoy, Kenneth R. Laughery

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780748402663
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/09/1999
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.86(w) x 9.82(h) x 0.95(d)

About the Author

Michael S. Wogalter, Dave DeJoy, Kenneth R. Laughery

Table of Contents

Foreword. Preface. Contributors. Part One: Introduction. Overview. Organizing Theoretical Framework: A Consolidated Communication-Human information Processing (C-HIP) Model. Part Two: Methods/Techniques. Intermediate Processing stages: Methodological Considerations for Research on Warnings. Methodological Techniques for Evaluating Behavioral Intentions and Compliance. Part Three: Research on Warnings. Source. Channel. Attention Capture and Maintenance. Comprehension and Memory. Attitudes and Beliefs. Motivation. Behavior. Part Four: Practical Issues of Warning Design. Standards and Government Regulations in the USA. Practical Considerations Regarding the Design and Evaluation of Product Warnings. Part Five: Forensics. The Law Relating to Warnings. The Expert Witness. Subject Index. Author Index.

Editorial Reviews

Reviews, organizes, and synthesizes the recent theory and research regarding safety warnings, which have been buoyed of late by simulations that allow experimentation without injuring the control group and studies into the mental processes that precede compliance or not, and driven by rising health costs and fear of litigation and increasing government regulation. After an overview and an outline of the theoretical framework, covers methods and techniques for investigating the effectiveness of warnings, research at the several stages of the communication and information processing framework, guidance on warning development, and legal aspects in the US. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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