Communicative Justice in the Pluriverse: An International Dialogue

This book explores communicative justice from the perspective of the pluriverse and examines how it is employed to work towards key pluriverse goals of environmental, cognitive, sociocultural, sociopolitical, and political economy justice. It identifies and explains the unequal power relations that limit communication justice, the challenges and difficulties faced by activists and communities, and the ways in which they have confronted power structures through discourse and material action.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into communicative justice from the multifaceted lens of the pluriverse, shedding light on its application in achieving vital pluriverse goals encompassing environmental, cognitive, sociocultural, sociopolitical, and political economy justice. By identifying and elucidating the unequal power dynamics that hinder the realization of communication justice, the book uncovers the formidable challenges and complexities faced by activists and communities as they strive to challenge and transform oppressive power structures. It explores the innovative strategies employed by communities and movements to confront these power structures through discourse and material actions, highlighting their successes and limitations in creating new frameworks that uphold the right to communicative justice and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable future.

The volume showcases a rich tapestry of contributions drawn from diverse experiences of resistance and transformation in the Global South, including Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Malawi, and collaborative efforts between Latin America and Africa. These firsthand accounts provide valuable insights into the complexities and nuances of communicative justice in different cultural contexts. Additionally, notable studies from the Global North, such as Japan, Spain, and the United Kingdom, challenge prevailing hegemonic models and offer alternative perspectives on communicative justice.

This book serves as a vital resource for students, scholars, and activists alike, particularly those engaged in media and communication activism, media practice for development and social change, communication for development and social change, and active involvement in activism and social justice endeavors. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary understanding of communicative justice, providing a foundation for building more inclusive and equitable societies.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032326184