Media and technology in emerging African democracies:

"Students of media and communication have been armed with a powerful tool to move the African continent into the second and third generations of the New Millennium. These two authors have brought their classroom experience in communications to bear on what continental scholars need here and now...

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Weitere Verfasser: Nwokeafor, Cosmas Uchenna (HerausgeberIn), Langmia, Kehbuma 1969- (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Lanham ; Boulder ; New York ; Toronto ; Plymouth, UK University Press of America, Inc. [2010]
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Zusammenfassung:"Students of media and communication have been armed with a powerful tool to move the African continent into the second and third generations of the New Millennium. These two authors have brought their classroom experience in communications to bear on what continental scholars need here and now. A brilliant effort of immense usefulness to all."--Justin U. Harris, Ph. D., professor of management and marketing, former dean, Strayer University
Media and Technology in Emerging African Democracies is a standard text that will give students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with some of the best literature in media technology impact in emerging African democracies with relevant concentration on information and communication technology (ICT). This textbook is a collection of essays that may be used as primary reading for courses on mass media technology, and information communication technology (ICT). It is also suitable as supplementary reading in media and politics, political science and courses that focus on political communication, and business communication. The book serves as a reference guide to mass media scholars, development communication experts, government leaders, and diplomats interested in media review, most importantly as it pertains to African democratic dispensations. The book includes contributions by scholars whose research interests in media and its relevant impact on African democratic systems have stirred considerable academic discourse. The chapters span several social science disciplines, giving students, professionals, and government agencies an opportunity to see challenges from an interdisciplinary perspective. --Book Jacket
Beschreibung:xiv, 276 Seiten 23 cm
ISBN:9780761851998
0761851992