Abstract:Obscure and rootless? Fourth sector as a phenomenon and concept in the context of safety and security work
This article explores the concept and pheno menon of the fourth sector as an element of safety and security work. The article is based on interviews with 18 public authorities and NGO actors working in expert or managerial positions associated with nuclear emergencies. The article’s findings and previous literature indicate that the concept of the fourth sector remains somewhat unclear, rootless, and con… Show more
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