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The African press, civic cynicism, and democracy /

Ibelema, Minabere, 1954-

The African press, civic cynicism, and democracy / Minabere Ibelema. - 1st ed. - New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008. - xvi, 279 p. ; 22 cm. - Palgrave Macmillan series in international political communication .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [261]-274) and index.

Uncertain prospects for democracy -- The emergent independent press -- Journalism values and the African press -- Civic cynicism and African press's mission -- Consolidating democracy : issues and challenges -- The Nigerian press and the First Republic -- Military coups and press/public support -- Press re-embrace of democracy -- Civic cynicism and disordered democracy -- Combating civic cynicism.

1403982015 (alk. paper)

2007016060


Democracy--Africa.
Press and politics--Africa.
Political corruption--Africa.


Africa--Politics and government--1960-

JQ1879.A15 / I24 2008

306.2096

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