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03606aam a2200445 i 4500 001 310BFD4886E611EB80D4A9DB35ECA4DB 003 SILO 005 20210317010020 008 200604s2021 nyu b 001 0 eng 010 $a 2020025324 020 $a 0190917334 020 $a 9780190917333 035 $a (OCoLC)1159636831 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d OCLCF $d OCLCO $d YDX $d BDX $d UKMGB $d YDX $d SILO 042 $a pcc 043 $a fs----- $a fs----- 050 00 $a PN5450.5.E18 $b W37 2021 082 00 $a 303.609676 $2 23 100 1 $a Wasserman, Herman, $e author. 245 14 $a The ethics of engagement : $b media, conflict and democracy in Africa / $c Herman Wasserman. 264 1 $a New York, NY : $b Oxford University Press, $c [2021] 300 $a x, 201 pages ; $c 25 cm 520 $a "This book discusses the relationship between media, conflict and democratisation in Africa from the perspective of media ethics. Despite the commonly held view that conflict is a destructive political force that can destabilize democracies, the argument in this book is that while many conflicts can become violent and destructive, they can also be managed in a way that can render them productive and communicative to democracy. Drawing on theoretical insights from the fields of journalism studies, political studies and cultural studies, the book discusses the ethics of conflict coverage and proposes a normative model for covering conflict and democratisation. The book argues for an 'ethics of listening' which would enable the media to de-escalate violent conflict and contribute to the deepening of an agonistic democratic culture in contexts of high inequality, ethnic and racial polarisation and uneven access to media. This argument is illustrated by examples drawn from recent events in African democracies such as student protests, community activism, struggles for resources and social media conflicts. The book also scrutinizes the media's ethical roles and responsibilities in African societies by considering questions regarding journalistic professionalism, ethical codes and regulation in the context of rising misinformation. Provides a critical African perspective on global debates about media, politics, and democracy and the media's ethical commitments in contexts of conflict"-- $c Provided by publisher. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references and index. 505 0 $a Tear Gas, Rubber Bullets and Democracy -- Characterizing Conflict, Defining the Media -- Media, Conflict, and Democratization -- Media Ethics, Professionalism, Codes, and Accountability -- Listening for Peace: Towards Alternative Ethics of Engagement -- Conclusion. 650 0 $a Social conflict $x Press coverage $z Africa, East. 650 0 $a Social conflict $x Press coverage $z Africa, Southern. 650 0 $a Journalistic ethics $z Africa, East. 650 0 $a Journalistic ethics $z Africa, Southern. 650 0 $a Press and politics $z Africa, East. 650 0 $a Press and politics $z Africa, Southern. 650 7 $a Journalistic ethics. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst00984185 650 7 $a Press and politics. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01075866 650 7 $a Social conflict $x Press coverage. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01122391 651 7 $a Africa, East. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01239511 651 7 $a Southern Africa. $2 fast $0 (OCoLC)fst01239519 776 08 $i Online version: $a Wasserman, Herman, $t The ethics of engagement $d New York : Oxford University Press, 2021. $z 9780190917357 $w (DLC) 2020025325 941 $a 1 952 $l OVUX522 $d 20220317022324.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=310BFD4886E611EB80D4A9DB35ECA4DBInitiate Another SILO Locator Search