Although the Cold War is commonly considered 'over, ' the legacies of that conflict continue to unfold throughout the globe. One site of post-Cold War controversy involves the consequences of U.S. nuclear weapons production for worker safety, public health, and the environment. Over the past two decades, citizens, organizations, and governments have passionately debated the nature of these consequences, and how they should be managed. This volume clarifies the role of communication in creating, maintaining, and transforming the relationships between these parties, and in shaping the outcomes...
Although the Cold War is commonly considered 'over, ' the legacies of that conflict continue to unfold throughout the globe. One site of post-Cold War...
Stephen P. Depoe John W. Delicath Marie-France Aepli Elsenbeer
The contributors to this volume explore the communication practices of various stakeholders--interested citizens, grassroots and public interest groups, industry representatives, scientists and technical experts, government agencies, federal regulators--engaged in a variety of environmental decision-making contexts in the U.S. and elsewhere. Included are case studies that analyze individuals and organizations participating both within institutional mechanisms and through alternative forms of environmental advocacy. These studies reveal that public participation in environmental decision...
The contributors to this volume explore the communication practices of various stakeholders--interested citizens, grassroots and public interest group...
