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Risk Perception and Management

This cluster of papers explores the complex interplay between risk perception, trust, and communication in society, with a focus on topics such as nuclear power, food safety, public health emergencies, and environmental risk. It delves into the influence of cultural worldviews and the application of the precautionary principle in managing perceived risks. The role of trust in shaping public attitudes and responses to risk messages is also a central theme.

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Risk PerceptionTrustCommunicationPublic HealthNuclear PowerFood SafetyPrecautionary PrincipleSocial Amplification of RiskEnvironmental RiskCultural Worldviews

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