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1. Press Freedom in Africa

   Comparative perspectives

   Edited by Herman Wasserman

   This book gives an overview of current debates surrounding press freedom in Africa in response to ongoing contestations between media and governments on the continent. Through case studies of individual African countries as well as international comparisons, a wide range of global contributors...

   To Be Published July 5th 2012 by Routledge
2. Popular Media, Democracy and Development in Africa

   Edited by Herman Wasserman

   Series: Internationalizing Media Studies

   Popular Media, Democracy and Development in Africa examines the role that popular media could play to encourage political debate, provide information for development, or critique the very definitions of ‘democracy’ and ‘development’. Drawing on diverse case studies from various regions of the...

   Published September 8th 2010 by Routledge
3. Media Ethics Beyond Borders

   A Global Perspective

   Edited by Stephen J.A. Ward, Herman Wasserman

   This volume explores the construction of an ethics for news media that is global in reach and impact. Essays by international media ethicists provide leading theoretical perspectives on major issues and applies the ideas to specific countries, contexts and problems, addressing such questions as:...

   Published April 12th 2010 by Routledge