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Media in Africa : issues and critiques / edited by Toks Dele Oyedemi and René A. Smith

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New York, NY : Routledge, 2024.
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Oyedemi, Toks and Smith, René A,, 1976-
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Introduction. Media in Africa: Key Issues / Toks Dele Oyedemi -- Africa and Digital Coloniality / Toks Dele Oyedemi -- Media for Citizens in Africa: From Nollywood and Naspers to Public Access / Lee Artz -- Ownership and Market Trends in Telecoms / Tokunbo Ojo -- Decolonizing Journalism Education in South Africa / Kealeboga Aiseng -- Internet Shutdowns in Africa: Triggers and Rationalisation / Tendai Chari -- Media Censorship in East Africa during Elections / George Nyabuga and Shitemi Khamadi -- African Public Sphere Discourse: Culture and Community Radio / Siyasanga Tyali -- Historical Overview of the Nigerian Film Industry / Khadijat Adedeji, Ganiyat Tijani-Adenle and Lai Oso -- Immigration, Nationalism, and Political Positionalities in South Africa / Rofhiwa Felicia Mukhudwana -- The Nation, the Press and Homosexuality: Framing National Identity in Uganda / Sara Namusoga-Kaale -- Media Discourse and Oral Narratives Contemplate Intersexuality in African Sport / Tammy Rae Matthews.
Summary
"A comprehensive and accessible introduction, this book examines a range of issues pertaining to theory, history, and critiques of media in Africa. Featuring contributions from global scholars, that represent both new and established voices on the African continent and the diaspora, this textbook explores themes of decolonization, media freedom, media censorship, identity, representation, pluralism, media framing, political economy of the media with emphasis on ownership, market trends, and transnational media operations in Africa. Contributors explore these and other topics across a variety of media tiers, types, genres and platforms. The book also features contributions from practicing journalists and media practitioners working in Africa, providing students with hands-on knowledge from the field. Chapters in this volume take an instructional approach with contributors engaging key concepts and related theories to explore the praxis of media in Africa through specific case studies. Each chapter concludes with suggested research questions, assignments, and discussion topics in order to further aid and enhance student learning. An essential text for students of media, communication, journalism, and cultural studies who are studying media in Africa, as well as those studying global media"--
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9781003352907 (ebook)
1003352901
9781003838586 (electronic bk. : PDF)
1003838588 (electronic bk. : PDF)
9781003840664 (electronic bk. : EPUB)
1003840663 (electronic bk. : EPUB)
9781032399256 (hardback)
9781032392394 (paperback)
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