New media and religious transformations in Africa
New Media and Religious Transformations in Africa casts a critical look at Africa's rapidly evolving religious media scene. Following political liberalization, media deregulation, and the proliferation of new media technologies, many African religious leaders and activists have appropriated suc...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Bloomington Indianapolis
Indiana University Press
2015
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| In: | Year: 2015 |
| Reviews: | Review: New Media and Religious Transformations in Africa edited by Rosalind I. J. Hackett and Benjamin F. Soares (2016) (Horsfield, Peter G., 1946 -)
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| Further subjects: | B
Mass media in religion (Africa)
B Médias sociaux ; Aspect religieux ; Afrique B Social media B Africa B Religion B Social media Africa B Mass media in religion Africa B PSYCHOLOGY ; Social Psychology B RELIGION ; Religion, Politics & State B Religion 21st century B Africa Religion 21st century B Mass media in religion B Africa Religion 21st century B Social media Religious aspects B Africa Religion 21st century Africa B Social media (Africa) B Electronic books B Médias et religion ; Afrique |
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| Summary: | New Media and Religious Transformations in Africa casts a critical look at Africa's rapidly evolving religious media scene. Following political liberalization, media deregulation, and the proliferation of new media technologies, many African religious leaders and activists have appropriated such media to strengthen and expand their communities and gain public recognition. Media have also been used to marginalize and restrict the activities of other groups, which has sometimes led to tension, conflict, and even violence. Showing how media are rarely neutral vehicles of expression, the contribut |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index. - Print version record |
| ISBN: | 0253015308 |