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Tabloid Journalism in Africa
Brian Chama
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Description for Tabloid Journalism in Africa
Hardback. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JFD; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 148. .
This book provides a timely and important summary of tabloid journalism in Africa, which clearly shows how tabloids in the African context play a unique role in the democratization process. Prior to this book, very little was known about how tabloid journalists operate in Africa. The book first explores the global practice of journalism and then focuses on tabloid journalism – finally situating the discussion within the African context. As well as concentrating on how tabloid journalism can be seen as part of the broader neo-liberal thinking in Africa, in which democracy and freedom of expression is promoted, it also ... Read more
This book provides a timely and important summary of tabloid journalism in Africa, which clearly shows how tabloids in the African context play a unique role in the democratization process. Prior to this book, very little was known about how tabloid journalists operate in Africa. The book first explores the global practice of journalism and then focuses on tabloid journalism – finally situating the discussion within the African context. As well as concentrating on how tabloid journalism can be seen as part of the broader neo-liberal thinking in Africa, in which democracy and freedom of expression is promoted, it also ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319417356
SKU
V9783319417356
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99-15
About Brian Chama
Brian Chama is Senior Lecturer at Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning in Toronto, Canada. He holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from the Roehampton University, UK, and has taught at London Metropolitan University, Kingston University, and the University of Lincoln, UK.
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