Entry:

Kasperson, Roger E., Golding, Dominic and Tuler, Seth, "Social Distrust as a Factor in Siting Hazardous Facilities and Communication Risks," Journal of Social Issues, 48 (1992), 161-187.

Abstract:

As Americans have lost confidence in leaders and institutions and have growing concerns about health and the environment, this has made it difficult to find sites for facilities handling hazardous material. To redress the lack of confidence, dimensions of commitment, competence, caring, and predictability must be addressed to restore trust.

1973-1982

Other Data Sets:

New York Commission on Toxic Substances and Hazardous Wastes 1987; Cambridge Reports 1990; U.S. Council on Environmental Quality 1980; Harris 1966-1982