New Media Influence on Social and Political Change in Africa

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New Media Influence on Social and Political Change in Africa

Author	: Olorunnisola, Anthony A.
File Size	: 46,9 Mb
Publisher	: IGI Global
Language	: English
Release Date	: 30 June 2013
ISBN	: 9781466641983
Pages	: 518 pages

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New Media Influence on Social and Political Change in Africa by Olorunnisola, Anthony A. Book PDF Summary

While transitioning from autocracy to democracy, media in Africa has always played an important role in democratic and non-democratic states; focusing on politicians, diplomats, activists, and others who work towards political transformations. New Media Influence on Social and Political Change in Africa addresses the development of new mass media and communication tools and its influence on social and political change. While analyzing democratic transitions and cultures with a theoretical perspective, this book also presents case studies and national experiences for media, new media, and democracy scholars and practitioners.

New Media Influence on Social and Political Change in Africa by Olorunnisola, Anthony A.

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