Sociobehavioral responses to chemical hazards: preparations for and responses to acute chemical emergencies at the local community level.

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Quarantelli, E. L. (Enrico Louis), 1924-

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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 01/12/81Description: 133p; refsReport number: GRANT-PFR-7714445Subject: The focus of this research is on how organisations and communities cope with the hazards presented by chemicals in the environment, both in terms of preparing and responding to such chemical emergencies. The technical and social aspects of chemical disasters are examined including the following: the nature of chemical hazards, research procedures, risk, vulnerability and threat perceptions, availability and mobilization of resources, patterns of community social organisation, social climate, planning processes and preparedness .550.

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The focus of this research is on how organisations and communities cope with the hazards presented by chemicals in the environment, both in terms of preparing and responding to such chemical emergencies. The technical and social aspects of chemical disasters are examined including the following: the nature of chemical hazards, research procedures, risk, vulnerability and threat perceptions, availability and mobilization of resources, patterns of community social organisation, social climate, planning processes and preparedness .550.

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