Mahatma Gandhi and Mass Media: Mediating Conflict and Social Change

This book explores Gandhis engagement with print news media, analyzing his interactions with the colonial communication order and his contestations through new journals and newspapers. It reveals his engagement with mass media and print journalism, particularly concerning conflict and social transformation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the profound and multifaceted relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and the print news media. It explores the intricate ways in which Gandhi, both as an individual and as a messenger of his message, navigated the sociopolitical context of his time and employed various communication strategies to effectively convey his ideas. The book conducts a comprehensive analysis of Gandhi's role in establishing alternative modes of communication in South Africa and India. It sheds light on his interactions with the colonial communication order and his spirited challenges to it through the establishment of new journals and newspapers, as well as his active participation as a writer, journalist, editor, and publisher.

Furthermore, the volume uncovers Gandhi's engagement with mass media and print journalism, particularly in the context of addressing issues of conflict and conflict resolution, as well as promoting social transformation throughout his life, from his days in London to the final moments of his earthly journey.

As a substantial contribution to the field of scholarship on Mahatma Gandhi, this book holds immense value for scholars engaged in the study of politics, media, cultural studies, history, and South Asian studies. It provides a deep and insightful exploration of Gandhi's complex interactions with the print news media, shedding light on his strategies for disseminating his message and his enduring impact on the world.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367617202