Vulnerability beyond Stereotypes: Context and Agency in Hurricane Risk Communication

@article{Lazrus2012VulnerabilityBS,
  title={Vulnerability beyond Stereotypes: Context and Agency in Hurricane Risk Communication},
  author={Heather Lazrus and Betty Hearn Morrow and Rebecca Morss and Jeffrey K. Lazo},
  journal={Weather, Climate, and Society},
  year={2012},
  volume={4},
  pages={103-109}
}
AbstractRisk communication may accentuate or alleviate the vulnerability of people who have particular difficulties responding to the threat of hazards such as hurricanes. The process of risk communication involves how hazard information is received, understood, and responded to by individuals and groups. Thus, risk communication and vulnerability interact through peoples' knowledge, attitudes, and practices. This study explores risk communication with several groups that may be at particular… 
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