Communicating Science in Times of Crisis

Discover how people communicate during a crisis with this insightful collection of resources from leading international expertsIn Communicating Science in Times of Crisis: COVID-19 Pandemic, accomplished researchers and editors H. Dan O'Hair and Mary John O'Hair offer readers a timely compilation of articles that highlight the implications of trying to communicate scientific findings to the public in a time of crisis.The book uses the recent COVID-19 pandemic as a case study to shed light on the ways in which scientists attempt to balance scientific findings with social and cultural issues and the media's capabilities. Readers will learn about the ethical consequences of communication during ongoing and rapidly changing events.Communicating Science in Times of Crisis: Covid-19 Pandemic includes a detailed discussion of historical medical crises and their handling by scientists and politicians in their time, as well as explorations of the emotional and cognitive responses of the public to crisis communications. Particular attention is paid to social media communication and how it's used by authority figures to spread messages.Ideal for researchers and scholars who specialize in communication and media, this book will also earn a place in the libraries of researchers studying social media communication, public policy, and health care.