Political Communication In Africa

Author : Ayo Olukotun,Sharon Adetutu Omotoso
Publisher : Springer
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319486314

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Political Communication in Africa by Ayo Olukotun,Sharon Adetutu Omotoso Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive account of the nature and development of political communication in Africa. In light of the growing number of African states now turning towards democratic rule, as well as the growing utilization of information technologies in Africa, the contributors examine topics such as: the role of social media in politics, strategic political communication, political philosophy and political communication, Habermas in Africa, gender and political communication, image dilemma in Africa, and issues in political communication research in Africa, and identify the frontiers for future research on political communication in Africa.

Author : Bruce Mutsvairo,Beschara Karam
Publisher : Springer
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319620572

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Perspectives on Political Communication in Africa by Bruce Mutsvairo,Beschara Karam Pdf

This edited collection is a cutting-edge volume that reframes political communication from an African perspective. Focusing on sub-Saharan Africa and occasionally drawing comparisons with other regions of the world, this book critically addresses the development of the field focusing on the current opportunities and challenges within the African context. By using a wide variety of case studies that include Mozambique, Zambia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Ivory Coast and Nigeria, the collection gives space to previously understudied regions of sub-Saharan Africa and challenges the over-reliance of western scholarship on political communication on the continent.

Author : Beschara Karam,Bruce Mutsvairo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2021-07-22
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000411980

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Decolonising Political Communication in Africa by Beschara Karam,Bruce Mutsvairo Pdf

This book uses decolonisation as a lens to interrogate political communication styles, performance, and practice in Africa and the diaspora. The book interrogates the theory and practice of political communication, using decolonial research methods to begin a process of self-reflexivity and the creation of a new approach to knowledge production about African political communication. In doing so, it explores political communication approaches that might until recently have been considered subversive or dissident: forms of political communication that served to challenge imposed western norms and to empower African citizens and their histories. Centring African scholarship, the book draws on case studies from across the continent, including Zimbabwe, South Africa, Nigeria and Ghana. This book will be of interest to students and scholars of politics, media and communication in Africa. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781003111962, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Author : Cosmas Uchenna Nwokeafor,Kehbuma Langmia
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780761862550

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Media Role in African Changing Electoral Process by Cosmas Uchenna Nwokeafor,Kehbuma Langmia Pdf

Media Role in African Changing Electoral Process analyzes the effect of mass media on African elections. Featuring contributions by leading African scholars and professionals, this book covers a wide array of social science disciplines, political discourses, and political communication issues. In addition, the book is an essential reference guide for mass media scholars, political scientists, consultants, professionals, and diplomats interested in the media’s role in the electoral process.

Author : Sharon Adetutu Omotoso
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030428273

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Women's Political Communication in Africa by Sharon Adetutu Omotoso Pdf

This book examines women’s political communication in Africa, capturing previously unheard women’s voices, and presenting detailed information on overlooked communication strategies and forms of power relations employed by African women and women of African descent. By examining the disputes, accomplishments and/or setbacks experienced by women in political spaces, it underscores feminist intersections of political communication in Africa. It also explores the glamor, humor, harmony and tact that women as state and non-state actors have contributed to Africa’s political landscape through the realities of female soft power. The book addresses issues concerning how and why women do and should participate in politics; at what level they have employed political communication strategies; and which types. It also questions ideas and ideals that have guided or continue to guide feminist political communication in Africa’s growing democracy. Lastly, it highlights African women’s conscious approach and rejuvenated interest in developing their communication skills and strategies given their vital role in state-building.

Author : Isaac Mhute,Esther Mavengano
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 3031484304

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Media, Literature and Political Communication in Sub-Saharan Africa by Isaac Mhute,Esther Mavengano Pdf

This book examines the role of the media and literature in transforming politics and governance in southern Africa. Drawing inspiration from Critical Language Policy theory, it demonstrates how politicians utilise language and the media to legitimate their authority, influence citizens’ behaviour, and how they vote. Interdisciplinary in approach, it covers themes including marketing, political advertising, activism, violence, elections, and the media. It appeals to all those interested in public policy, governance and political communication, as well as linguistics, media studies and African politics.

Author : WILBERFORCE SEFAKOR. DZIHAH
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Communication in politics
ISBN : 1789382386

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The Media-democracy Paradox in Ghana by WILBERFORCE SEFAKOR. DZIHAH Pdf

Ghana is widely acknowledged by the international community as a model of democracy: the first black African sub-Saharan country to gain political independence from Britain. Focussing on the matrix offered by the media-democracy paradox in Ghana, Africa and the Global South, it will generate debate in democracy, media, journalism and communication.

Author : Isaac Mhute,Esther Mavengano
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 3031443195

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Governance, Language Policy and Political Communication in Sub-Saharan Africa by Isaac Mhute,Esther Mavengano Pdf

This book examines the role of language and communication in transforming politics and governance in southern Africa. Interdisciplinary in approach, it covers themes including marketing, political advertising, activism, violence, elections, and the media. It combines theoretical works with individual case studies on Lesotho, Tanzania, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Ghana. It will appeal to all those interested in public policy, governance and political communication, as well as linguistics, media studies and African politics.

Author : O. Mudhai,W. Tettey,F. Banda
Publisher : Springer
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230621756

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African Media and the Digital Public Sphere by O. Mudhai,W. Tettey,F. Banda Pdf

This book examines the claims that new information and communication technologies (ICTs) are catalysts of democratic change in Africa. It takes optimist, pragmatist-realist and pessimist stances on various political actors and institutions, from government units and political parties to civil society organizations and minority groups.

Author : Martin N. Ndlela,Winston Mano
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030326821

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Social Media and Elections in Africa, Volume 2 by Martin N. Ndlela,Winston Mano Pdf

This book, the second of two volumes, explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the increased presence of social media within African politics. Electoral processes in Africa have assumed new dimensions due to the influence of social media. As social media permeates different aspects of elections, it is ostensibly creating new challenges and opportunities. Most evident are the challenges of hate speech, misogyny and incivility. This book considers the impact of digital media before, during, and after elections, as well as authorities' attempts to legislate and regulate the internet in response. Contributions to this volume analyse social media posts, transgressive images, newspaper articles, and include case studies of Algeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Uganda. This results in the delivery of an original depiction of the use of social media in a variety of African contexts. This book will appeal to academics and students of media and communication studies, political studies, journalism, sociology, and African studies.

Author : Olorunnisola, Anthony A.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781466641983

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

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.

Author : Martin N. Ndlela,Winston Mano
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030305536

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Social Media and Elections in Africa, Volume 1 by Martin N. Ndlela,Winston Mano Pdf

This book brings together fresh evidence and new theoretical frameworks in a unique analysis of the increasing role of social media in political campaigns and electoral processes across Africa. Supported by contemporary and historical cases studies, it engages with the main drives behind the various appropriations of social media for election campaigns, organization, and voter mobilization. Contributors in this volume delve into changing and complex aspects of social media, offering an appraisal of theoretical perspectives and examining fascinating case studies which social media use is redefining elections across Africa. Contributions show that new media ecologies are resulting in new policy regimes, user behaviors, and communication models that have implications for electoral processes. The book also provides preliminary analysis of emerging forms of algorithm-driven campaigns, fake news, information distortions and other methods that undermine electoral democracy in Africa.

Author : Onyebadi, Uche T.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781522572961

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Music and Messaging in the African Political Arena by Onyebadi, Uche T. Pdf

Political campaigning affects numerous realms under the communication umbrella with each channel seeking to influence as many individuals as possible. In higher education, there is a growing scholarly interest in communication issues and subjects, especially on the role of music, in the political arena. Music and Messaging in the African Political Arena provides innovative insights into providing music and songs as an integral part of sending political messages to a broader spectrum of audiences, especially during political campaigns. The content within this publication covers such topics as framing theory, national identity, and ethnic politics, and is designed for politicians, campaign managers, political communication scholars, researchers, and students.

Author : Hugh Mangeya,Isaac Mhute,Ernest Jakaza
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000533781

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Strategic Communications in Africa by Hugh Mangeya,Isaac Mhute,Ernest Jakaza Pdf

Strategic communication is a pre-requisite for the achievement of organisational goals, and an effective strategic communication plan is vital for organisational success. However, systems and models dominant in the West may not necessarily be best suited for the sub-Saharan Africa reality, where many organisations lack adequate financial resources to develop and implement an effective strategic communication plan. This book examines current practices in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as the challenges faced and the intersection with culture. It packages inspiring debates, experiences and insights relating to strategic communication in all types of institutions, including private and public sector organisations, governmental organisations and NGOs, political parties as well as social movements in the sub-Saharan context. It explores how culture is integral to the attainment of strategic communication goals, and diverse case studies across socio-economic contexts offer insights into the successes of organisations across Africa, including Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Lesotho and Nigeria. This unique edited collection is a valuable resource for worldwide scholars, researchers and students of strategic communication and organisational studies, as well as related fields including public relations, advertising, political and health communication and international studies.

Author : E. T. Rusike
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Communication in politics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105081674488

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Political Communication and Development by E. T. Rusike Pdf