{"product_id":"the-handbook-of-infrastructure-communication-hardback-9781394236824","title":"The Handbook of Infrastructure Communication (Hardback) 9781394236824","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Handbook of Infrastructure Communication\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eKeri K. Stephens (Edited by), Stephens (Author), Kasey M. Faust (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394236824, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 21 May 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e496 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 18.8 x 3.3 cm, 1.157 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresents groundbreaking approaches for bridging engineering expertise and human-centered communication in infrastructure systems\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Infrastructure systems sustain daily life yet are often overlooked until they fail, at which point communication gaps can hinder effective responses and solutions.  \u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Infrastructure Communication \u003c\/i\u003eaddresses this critical challenge by establishing ”infrastructure communication” as a distinct interdisciplinary field. Bringing together insights from engineering, communication science, and social science, this handbook offers practical frameworks for translating complex technical information across disciplinary and stakeholder boundaries.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eHandbook \u003c\/i\u003eis organized into six parts, covering foundations of infrastructure communication, physical systems such as water, transportation, and energy, digital communication ecosystems, social networks, cross-cultural strategies, and crisis communication during disasters. Each section combines theoretical analysis with applied examples, including discussions of underserved communities, the integration of AI in infrastructure, and the unique vulnerabilities exposed during extreme weather events. The contributors—engineers, communication researchers, social justice experts, and practitioners—offer diverse perspectives while embedding human-centered approaches within infrastructure planning and management. Throughout the book, in-depth yet accessible chapters demonstrate how effective communication can secure investments, enhance resilience, and ensure infrastructure meets the needs of society at large. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipping readers to foster collaboration and create infrastructure that is technically sound and socially supported, this reference work:\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines social and cultural contexts that shape public acceptance and equitable access to infrastructure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides frameworks for engaging communities in decision-making and addressing systemic inequities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers practical strategies for communicating numeric complexity and visualizing technical information effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights resilience strategies for crises, including wildfires, floods, and severe weather events\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReviews funding mechanisms and interdisciplinary approaches relevant to current U.S. and global initiatives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handbook of Infrastructure Communication\u003c\/i\u003e is ideal for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and scholars in engineering, communication, and urban planning, as well as professionals in infrastructure policy and management. It is particularly well-suited for courses in systems engineering, organizational communication, environmental communication, and urban design, and serves as an essential reference for engineers, planners, policymakers, and crisis communicators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEditor Bios xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1 Frameworks, Foundations, and Stakeholders in Infrastructure Communication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Changing Nature of Communicating Around Infrastructure 3\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKasey M. Faust and Keri K. Stephens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Understanding Stakeholders Involved in the “Communicating About Infrastructure” Space 13\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMegan A. Rippy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Using Mixed Methods to Explore Socio- Technical Infrastructure Systems 29\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAmal Bakchan, Shima Nikkhou and Michel Kordahi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Federal Infrastructure Investment: Bridging Policy and Engineering Practice 47\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLauryn A. Spearing and John A. Kane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Infrastructure Communication and Social Disparities 59\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRahul Mitra, Brendan F. O’Leary, Uttaran Dutta, Carol J. Miller and Allison Lucas Copyrighted Material\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Making Justice REAL: Bringing Infrastructure Front and Center 81\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaniel Erian Armanios, Hanzelle Kleeman, Nicola Ritsch and Cari Gandy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Essential Infrastructure in the Built Environment: Systems and Society\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Interconnected Energy Systems and Communications Infrastructure 97\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSergio Castellanos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Transportation Infrastructure 111\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKyle Bathgate, Shidong Pan and Stephen D. Boyles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Public Involvement in Transportation Planning 125\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCourtney J. Powers and Susan Howard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Is My Water Safe to Drink? 141\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLynn E. Katz and Matthew R. Landsman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Indigenous Water Infrastructure: Lessons from Alaska Native Communities 161\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMarcus Nartey, Cristina Poleacovschi and Christina Gish Hill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Water Reuse Infrastructure 173\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMiriam Hacker, Caroline Scruggs, Anais Roque and Bridget Yusko\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Colonias with a Lack of Infrastructure 183\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDean Kyne\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Digital Communication Ecosystems: Networks, Data, and Intelligence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The Digital Backbone: Modern Communication Infrastructure’s Role in Society 199\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eSharon Strover\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Connecting Humanity from Submarine Cables to Starlink: How to Communicate About the Digital Infrastructures of the Internet 213\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eLauren Bevilacqua and Luke Heemsbergen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Cyberinfrastructure: Managing and Transforming Big Data for Infrastructure Development 225\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKerk F. Kee and Cassandra Hayes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Artificial Intelligence Supporting Infrastructure Decisions 237\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKrishna Kumar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 A New Era for Social Media Analytics in Emergency Management Using a Human- Centered Approach 255\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eAmanda L. Hughes, Steve Peterson and Hemant Purohit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Infrastructure and Society: Social Networks and Community Engagement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Social Care Infrastructure: A Framework for Comparing Municipal, State, and National Investments in the Provision of Social Care 271\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMichelle Shumate, Yeha Kim and Marwa Tahboub\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Creating a Model for Communication to Expand Capacity and Build Infrastructure for Community Environmental Justice Efforts 285\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMegan Kenny Feister and Sean Michael Ferguson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 How to Manage Controversies? Making an AI- Based Corporate Technology, Becoming a Political Player 297\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJean Daniélou, Mohamed Chenene and Julien Merlin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Communicating Complex Infrastructure: Strategies Across Formats and Cultures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Instructional Communication Messages in Infrastructure 311\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimothy L. Sellnow and Deanna D. Sellnow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Persuasive Message Design for Infrastructure Communication 323\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eMatthew S. McGlone and Claude Miller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Using Visualization to Communicate About Infrastructure and Make Decisions 337\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eKeri K. Stephens, Emaly Aguilar and Suzanne A. Pierce\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 Strategies for Communicating Complex Numeric Information about Infrastructure Projects 355\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaniel A. Chapman, Tingyu Zou and Ellen Peters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26 Incorporating Culture into Messages About Infrastructure 365\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eRoselia Mendez Murillo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27 Nuances of Multilingual Risk Communication 379\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJoseph E. Trujillo- Falcón\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI Infrastructure in Crisis: Emergency Communication and Resilience Strategies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28 Wireless Emergency Alerts 393\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHamilton Bean\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29 Organizational Crisis Communication: The Effects of Social Media Platforms and Beyond 407\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eW. 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