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Synopsis
The Handbook provides a detailed and sustained glance at the scope, purpose and practical application of crisis and disaster management communication in this critical region of the African continent, the sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It lays the foundation that enables a nuanced appreciation of two significant issues. The first pertains SSA's vulnerability to both natural and man-made phenomena. Secondly, it argues that communication plays a critical role in so far as the identification, social construction, raising awareness, preparation, mitigation and eradication of crises and disasters in the region. Communication plays a critical role in potentially reducing the impacts of crises and disasters before their occurrence. The Handbook is a key resource for academics, students and practitioners. It appeals to subject areas such as political communication, media communication, language and communication, brand communication, social/digital media communication, crisis communication among others.