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Communication, Culture, and Human Rights in Africa: 1 (Communication, Society and Change): 01
Author(s): Bala A. Musa (Editor), Jerry Komia Domatob
- Publisher: University Press of America (UK)
- Publication Date: 16 Dec. 2010
- Language: English
- Print length: 294 pages
- ISBN-10: 0761853073
- ISBN-13: 9780761853077
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Review
The western world can learn much from this investigation into the relationship between human rights and communication taken from studies in Africa. — Katy W. Hansen,, Member, Board of Directors, United Nations Association-USA; past president, National Peace Corps Association
Those seeking to enhance their understanding of the sub-continent”s human rights agenda and the media”s role in this process will find this volume a great resource. — Bitrus Paul Gwamna, Ph.D., Associate professor of communication and coordinator of the Global Issues Program, Iowa Wesleyan College
Human rights suggest that we can and should dialogue about our Otherness with respect, openness, and reflexivity. The present book makes an invaluable contribution to this common exploration. — Cees J. Hamelink, Ph.D., President, The Dutch Federation for Human Rights; director, Center for Communication and Human Rights
About the Author
Bala A. Musa, Ph.D., is associate professor of communication studies, Azusa Pacific University. He is author of Framing Genocide: Media, Diplomacy and Conflict and co-editor of Communication in an Era of Global Conflicts and Emerging Issues in Contemporary Journalism.
Jerry Komia Domatob, Ph.D., is associate professor of mass communication, Alcorn State University. He is author of Contemporary Issues in Sub-Saharan African Political and Economic Development and African Higher Education Policy.
