Tracy Tinga

Gebundenes Buch

The Africa Rising Discourse

Tropes, Trophies and Social Actors

Beschreibung

Over the last twenty-five years, the "Africa Rising" discourse has been used to signify hope and promise for the continent, marking a break from previous pessimistic portrayals. This book critically examines that discourse, analyzing recurring themes, tropes, metaphors, and imagery.

Autor

Tracy Tinga is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Media and Communication Studies at the University of Maryland, USA. She holds a PhD in Media and Communication from Temple University's Lew Klein College of Media & Communication. Her research focuses on media and globalization, environmental communication, popular culture, and communication for development and social change.

Produktdetails

• Routledge Contemporary Africa
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 96
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 248g
• ISBN-13: 9781032750385
• ISBN-10: 1032750383
• Artikelnr.: 72009487