Agroterrorism risk communication: challenges and implications for communicators

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dc.contributor.advisorBellavita, Christopher
dc.contributor.authorParker, Lucinda J.
dc.contributor.corporateNaval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
dc.contributor.departmentNational Security Affairs (NSA)
dc.contributor.secondreaderGordon, Ellen M.
dc.dateMarch 2005
dc.date.accessioned2012-03-14T17:34:32Z
dc.date.available2012-03-14T17:34:32Z
dc.date.issued2005-03
dc.descriptionCHDS State/Localen_US
dc.description.abstractThere are many potential targets for terrorists in the United States, one of which is the food supply system. An attack on the food supply system would create great need for information to many audiences, primarily the general public, about the risk resulting from such an attack. The Multi-State Partnership for Security in Agriculture, a collaborative effort of 10 states, has identified the need for development of a strategy for communicating to the public the risk resulting from an agroterrorism incident. Before the Partnership begins development of a strategy, however, it must take into consideration the factors that are important when communicating about agroterrorism risk: recognition that communication of risk about food carries with it specific challenges; the public's level of trust in government will affect how it perceives and accepts risk messages; and Americans' post-September 11, 2001 fear associated with terrorism alters perception and acceptance of risk. Recognition of the existence of these factors is not enough, however. The Partnership must recognize, as well, that these factors may present barriers to effective communication. To overcome these barriers, the Partnership should apply tried-and-true risk communication principles, tailored to specifically address the factors that make agroterrorism risk communication unique.en_US
dc.description.distributionstatementApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
dc.description.serviceCivilian, Public Affairs Manager, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Divisionen_US
dc.description.urihttp://archive.org/details/agroterrorismris109452222
dc.format.extentx, 45 p.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10945/2222
dc.publisherMonterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
dc.rightsCopyright is reserved by the copyright owner.en_US
dc.subject.authorAgroterrorismen_US
dc.subject.authorRisk communicationen_US
dc.subject.authorMulti-state partnership||security||agricultureen_US
dc.subject.authorAgriculture securityen_US
dc.subject.lcshTerrorismen_US
dc.subject.lcshUnited Statesen_US
dc.subject.lcshPreventionen_US
dc.subject.lcshRisk communicationen_US
dc.subject.lcshFood supplyen_US
dc.subject.lcshNational securityen_US
dc.titleAgroterrorism risk communication: challenges and implications for communicatorsen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dspace.entity.typePublication
etd.thesisdegree.disciplineSecurity Studies (Homeland Security and Defense)en_US
etd.thesisdegree.grantorNaval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
etd.thesisdegree.nameM.A. in Security Studies (Homeland Security and Defense)en_US
etd.verifiednoen_US
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