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Part of the book series: The Palgrave Macmillan Series in International Political Communication (PIPC)
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"This book makes a significant contribution to the discussion and debate on the role of the media in the consolidation of democracy in Africa. The author analyzes the topic from a perspective that has been too often ignored by many scholars. The author points out that therole of the pressin [re]orientation and inculcation ofcivic, moral, and other values are important elements in democratic consolidation. It is an outstanding piece of research work for students and scholars of media studies, African studies, political science, historians, and others." - Chris W. Ogbondah, Professor of Journalism, University of Northern Iowa
"With this book, Minabere Ibelema sheds much-needed light on Nigeria s unsung heroes of its democracy movement: the nation s irrepressible media. Ibelema s urging the Nigerian media to take a greater role in disseminating civic values in the public in order to combat cynicism is sure to stir a provocative and necessary debate among observers of the media both in Nigeria and across Africa. Scholars and practitioners promoting democratic deepening in Africa are certain to find this book to be not only an important tool for understanding the Nigerian media, but also a useful roadmap for assisting the Fourth Estate in meeting its democratic responsibilities to the public. Ibelema s work is certain to contribute to a vigorous debate on the civic role of the African press." - Darren Kew, Assistant Professor of Dispute Resolution, University of Massachusetts, Boston.
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Book Title: The African Press, Civic Cynicism, and Democracy
Authors: Minabere Ibelema
Series Title: The Palgrave Macmillan Series in International Political Communication
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230610491
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan New York
eBook Packages: Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Nature America Inc. 2008
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-4039-8201-8Published: 09 April 2008
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-53897-3Published: 09 April 2008
eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-61049-1Published: 25 December 2007
Series ISSN: 2945-6118
Series E-ISSN: 2945-6126
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 279
Topics: African Politics, African Culture, Democracy, Political Communication, Political Science