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This book offers a comprehensive account of the nature and development of political communication in Africa. In light of the growing number of African states now turning towards democratic rule, as well as the growing utilization of information technologies in Africa, the contributors examine topics such as: the role of social media in politics, strategic political communication, political philosophy and political communication, Habermas in Africa, gender and political communication, image dilemma in Africa, and issues in political communication research in Africa, and identify the frontiers for future research on political communication in Africa.…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
This book offers a comprehensive account of the nature and development of political communication in Africa. In light of the growing number of African states now turning towards democratic rule, as well as the growing utilization of information technologies in Africa, the contributors examine topics such as: the role of social media in politics, strategic political communication, political philosophy and political communication, Habermas in Africa, gender and political communication, image dilemma in Africa, and issues in political communication research in Africa, and identify the frontiers for future research on political communication in Africa.

Autorenporträt
Ayo Olukotun is a Professor of Political Communication and former Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurial Studies at Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria. He has published widely in reputable journals at international level and has served on the Editorial Boards of many newspapers in Nigeria, including the Daily Times where he was chairman, Daily Independent, Concord, Compass Newspapers among others. Sharon Adetutu Omotoso was formerly the Head, Department of Politics and International Relations, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. She is currently a Research Fellow at the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria and Director, Center for Applied Ethics and Political Communication in Africa. Her areas of research interest include Applied Ethics, Political Communications, Media and Gender studies and African Philosophy. She has consulted for International Organizations like the UNESCO, and has also published in reputable journals and contributed to books at both local and International levels.