Development and Communication in Africa

Although Africa is the world's poorest continent it is a major emerging market and partner in the global village of the new millennium. This book presents a wide array of perspectives on the problems and prospects of developing Africa. Leading scholars in African studies and international communication analyze the socio-political and cultural experiences in various communities focusing on key questions: What is development? What are the main issues surrounding development in Africa? And how can communication <I>per se</I> be used to address the persistent problems of underdevelopment?