Communication Rights in Africa: Emerging Discourses and Perspectives

The book explores communication rights in Africa, who should protect them, against whom, and how they relate to broader human rights, using a rights-based lens.

Format: Hardback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on a broad range of case studies across the continent, this comprehensive volume delves into the intricate dimensions of communication rights in Africa. It explores the core elements that define these rights, examines the entities responsible for safeguarding them, identifies the adversaries against whom they are fought, and establishes the interconnectedness of communication rights with broader human rights.

The book employs a diverse range of theoretical and methodological approaches to examine various aspects of communication rights within the context of both offline and digital communication realities. Each chapter delves into critical topics, offering insightful perspectives and analytical insights.

This groundbreaking collection stands as the first to approach communication in Africa through a rights-based lens, providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary examination of the field. It offers valuable insights for scholars, policymakers, activists, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of communication rights in the African context.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032482835