{"product_id":"communication-efficiency-and-rural-development-in-africa-9780819197351","title":"Communication Efficiency and Rural Development in","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeveloping countries, especially African countries, face a myriad of problems as they try to counteract decades of national poverty and political ineffectiveness. If these countries are to secure an active role in world politics, they need communication techniques that are both broad and effective. In this book, Dr. Ngwainmbi presents a comprehensive approach to media and communication in developing countries. The author analyzes traditional methods of communicationdance, ritual, caste, religious oracles, and moreand shows how these communication agents, in addition to the basic affordable modern media, create the context for realizing development efforts. The author also examines the new world information and communication debate and raises new questions about its meaning to Africa.  For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"\" http:=\"\"\u003ewww.manigistics.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volume is a major contribution to the literature and an acute diagnosis of the problems and prospects of community and nation building within an African context. Students, teachers, area specialists, and those working with development projects will benefit highly from this work. -- Hamid Mowlana, Professor, American University * Canadian Journal of Communication *\u003cbr\u003eNgwainmbi presents a comprehensive approach to media and communication in developing countries. * Canadian Journal of Communication *\u003cbr\u003eNgwainmbi presents a comprehensive approach to media and communication in developing countries. * Canadian Journal of Communication *\u003cbr\u003eThis volume is a major contribution to the literature and an acute diagnosis of the problems and prospects of community and nation building within an African context. Students, teachers, area specialists, and those working with development projects will benefit highly from this work. -- Hamid Mowlana, Professor, American University * Canadian Journal of Communication *","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038611800407,"sku":"9780819197351","price":52.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780819197351.jpg?v=1750940830","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/communication-efficiency-and-rural-development-in-africa-9780819197351","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}