A survey of social-scientific research on risk perception.

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Rohrmann, Bernd

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TextLanguage: ENG Series: Studies on Risk Communication ; vol.26Publication details: Julich, Germany : The Group, 1991Description: [99] pDDC classification:

302.12 21

Subject: Gives an overview of empirical studies on the perception of risks such as hazards related to working conditions, private activities, technological developments, residential settings, environmental hazards and global changes. The main issues are the concepts of risk underlying such judgments, the determinants of perceived risk magnitude and risk acceptance and differences in risk perception between societal groups or cultures. Part 1 provides an introduction to risk perception research, Part 2 contains descriptions of 30 studies, Part 3 is a critical synopsis of the main findings and conclusions

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Gives an overview of empirical studies on the perception of risks such as hazards related to working conditions, private activities, technological developments, residential settings, environmental hazards and global changes. The main issues are the concepts of risk underlying such judgments, the determinants of perceived risk magnitude and risk acceptance and differences in risk perception between societal groups or cultures. Part 1 provides an introduction to risk perception research, Part 2 contains descriptions of 30 studies, Part 3 is a critical synopsis of the main findings and conclusions

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