Gawie Botma

Reconsidering the History of South African Journalism

The Ghost of the Slave Press

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book presents an inclusive history of the founding of colonial newspapers and magazines, investigating the role that newspapers and journalism played at key points in the history of slavery and its aftermath. It will be of interest to scholars and students of journalism and media history, in South Africa and beyond.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 298
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm
• ISBN-13: 9781032954714
• ISBN-10: 103295471X
• Artikelnr.: 71774314

Autorenporträt

Gawie Botma is Associate Professor and Researcher in the Journalism Department, where he is the PhD and MA programme coordinator, at Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction Part 1: History 1. Slavery and the press 2. The founding of
the "slave press" (1800-1826) 3. The rise of the "liberal" champions
(1824-1829) 4. Freedom and feuds (1830-1838) Part 2: Content 5. News and
comment 6. Advertisements Part 3: Aftermath 7. Legacy reconsidered 8.
Conclusion