THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF RISK IN A RURAL-COMMUNITY - RESPONSES OF LOCAL RESIDENTS TO THE 1990 HAGERSVILLE (ONTARIO) TIRE FIRE

Citation
J. Eyles et al., THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF RISK IN A RURAL-COMMUNITY - RESPONSES OF LOCAL RESIDENTS TO THE 1990 HAGERSVILLE (ONTARIO) TIRE FIRE, Risk analysis, 13(3), 1993, pp. 281-290
Citations number
49
Categorie Soggetti
Social Sciences, Mathematical Methods
Journal title
ISSN journal
02724332
Volume
13
Issue
3
Year of publication
1993
Pages
281 - 290
Database
ISI
SICI code
0272-4332(1993)13:3<281:TSCORI>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
This paper presents the findings of research relating to the 1990 Hage rsville (Ontario) tire fire. After reviewing the literature on risk an d risk perception, it begins by describing the event as well as the co mmunity in which it occurred. The reasons for adopting a qualitative r esearch design are then established practical, conceptual, and methodo logical. The residents' accounts of the fire, evacuation, and aftermat h in terms of concerns, anxieties, and responses are described. Five t hemes emerge: economic, community, health, environmental, and governan ce. The paper concludes by putting forward a case study-derived model of risk appraisal and management, and by relating the findings to poli cy issues.