Tabloid Journalism in Africa

1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-3-319-41735-6
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 3997 g

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 looks at how tabloid journalism practice has been met with resistance from the alliance of forces. Chama draws on examples from across the continent looking at success stories and struggles within the sometime infotainment genre. Tabloid Journalism in Africa concludes that even though challenges exist, there is a strong case to suggest that the practice of tabloid journalism is being readily accepted by many people as part of the unique voices of democracy – even those which might be shocking yet true. 

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Chama, Brian

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Kommunikationswissenschaften Massenmedien & Massenkommunikation
• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Medienwissenschaften Journalismus & Presse
• Sozialwissenschaften Medien- und Kommunikationswissenschaften Medienwissenschaften Medientheorie, Medienanalyse

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1.Introduction: Tabloid Journalism in Africa.- 2.Global Journalism Practice.- 3.The Post, Zambia.- 4.Weekly Citizen, Kenya.- 5.Daily Sun, South Africa.- 6.Tabloid Journalism Aspiration in Africa.-

Über Autor(innen)

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.