Description
Book SynopsisEnters into highly contemporary debates about media freedoms and the role of communication in states emerging from, and engaged in, violent conflict. It will help readers better understand why media systems adopt certain features and what the real and potential role of media can be in societies that are engaged in complex political transitions.
Trade Review'From her in-depth analysis of the region's history, contemporary media use, and future potentials, Streamlau has demonstrated what excellent media and journalism analysis can and should look like across the African continent and developing world.' Allison Hailey Hahn, International Journal of Communication
Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Between authoritarian politics and free expression: Ethiopia; 3. The emergence of an Ethiopian developmental model; 4. Purging and politics: the challenges of institutional transformation; 5. Media, elections and polarized politics: Uganda; 6. The NRM and the decline of political ideology; 7. A new vision for the rebuilding of state institutions; 8. Media and opposition in single party politics; 9. Conclusion.
