Media, Development and Democracy

This book explores the complex construction of democratic public dialogue in developing countries, examining the role of the media in shaping political discourse and social change. Case studies from Africa, Latin America, and Asia highlight the challenges and opportunities faced by media organizations and journalists in promoting democratic values and engaging with citizens.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2021
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Sponsored by the Communication,Information Technologies,and Media Sociology section of the American Sociological Association (CITAMS), this book delves into the intricate process of constructing democratic public dialogue in developing countries. Through comprehensive case studies, authors examine the multifaceted environments shaped by state censorship, commercial pressure, language differences, international influence, social divisions, and distinct value systems. The book offers fresh perspectives on both new and traditional media across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, highlighting their crucial role in shaping societies. Case studies shed light on the complex relationship between the state and the media in Russia, as well as the challenges faced by journalists in Kurdistan. Additional cases explore bureaucratic censorship of books in Brazil, regulatory dilemmas in Australia, state policies in post-colonial Malawi, and the potential of oral culture for fostering democratic conversations.

Media, Development, and Democracy challenges the traditional liberal democratic media model by exploring areas where its core assumptions do not apply. Through the collective insights of the authors, this book illuminates pressing issues confronting our global dialogue and our liberal and democratic expectations regarding communications and the media. It serves as a powerful lens for our contemporary times, prompting us to critically examine the kind of media we desire in the present era.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 160 x 238 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800434936