Press Freedom and Development: A Research Guide and Selected Bibliography (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313299940)

The relationship between the media and government and the influence that relationship has on democracy and national development is explored in this book. The study provides a succinct descriptive review of scholarly research works on communication and its implications for freedom, democracy, and development. The book lists the most frequently cited works in political communication (specifically regarding media-government relationships and press-freedom issues) and development communication. Following a general introduction, Part One examines press-freedom issues and research worldwide, and Part Two presents the relevant literature on development communication issues and provides insights into why the concept is popular with the developing world's journalists. Students, scholars, and policymakers in political communication, development communication, and international development will find this an invaluable tool for their research endeavors.

Author: Clement E. Asante
ISBN-10: 0313299943
ISBN-13: 9780313299940
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 08/30/1997
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.07h x 6.26w x 0.90d