...Hélène Denis When disasters, even natural ones, have a chemical or nuclear dimension, scientists play a major role in their management. Presents the results of research on Canadian disasters, and includes other cases of disasters that occurred around the world. Discusses the experts′ role...

...Alan Sidney Kirkwood There is sometimes a divergence of opinion between scientists and the general public on the acceptability of the risk associated with an industrial project. This divergence has sometimes been attributed to a lack of understanding of scientific issues on the part of the general...