A comprehensive study of the Chinese government's natural disaster communication framework based on the natural disaster management and communication system's response to two natural disasters
by Yang, Bo, M.A., UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, 2011, 75 pages; 1500907

Abstract:

The frequent occurrence of natural disasters has long been a reality in China, but with an apparent increase in the frequency of the natural crises in China in recent years, the Chinese government’s preparation for and response to such events have changed. This thesis studies the performance of China’s disaster management and communication system in two disaster situations that occurred in 2008: a major winter storm and the Sichuan earthquake. Government policies relevant to the full life cycle of natural disasters, from prevention to relief and restoration, are covered, and the government’s on-the-ground communication activities as these two disasters unfolded are analyzed. Using this information, the thesis explores the features of the Chinese government’s natural disaster communication framework and identifies potential gaps between this framework and classic crisis communication theories.

 
AdviserJennifer Floto
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SourceMAI/ 50-02, p. , Nov 2011
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsJournalism; Communication; Public administration
Publication Number1500907
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