Media, Conflict, and the State in Africa

ISBN-13: 9781108426855 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 186 str.

Nicole Stremlau

Opis

This book explores the ideas, interests and institutions that shape the development of media systems, particularly in countries engaged in, and emerging from, violent conflict.

Recenzje

'From her in-depth analysis of the region's history, contemporary media use, and future potentials, Streamlau has demonstrated what excellent media and journalism analysis can and should look like across the African continent and developing world.' Allison Hailey Hahn, International Journal of Communication

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. Between authoritarian politics and free expression: Ethiopia; 3. The emergence of an Ethiopian developmental model; 4. Purging and politics: the challenges of institutional transformation; 5. Media, elections and polarized politics: Uganda; 6. The NRM and the decline of political ideology; 7. A new vision for the rebuilding of state institutions; 8. Media and opposition in single party politics; 9. Conclusion.