{"product_id":"indigenous-african-communication-and-media-systems-in-a-digitized-age-hardcover","title":"Indigenous African Communication and Media Systems in a Digitized Age - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDes Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eAbayomi Bamidele Adisa\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003ePaul Agada\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough a meticulous exploration of oral traditions and community-based media practices, Unwana Samuel Akpan, Eddah Mutua, and the contributors of \u003ci\u003eIndigenous African Communication and Media Systems in a Digitized Age \u003c\/i\u003eexplore the intricate interplay between traditional African communication methods and the modern digital terrain to unveil how these age-old systems are continuously evolving in response to globalization and digital advancements. From the rhythmic beats of the talking drum to the vibrant tapestry of oral histories, this book traces how Indigenous African societies have historically disseminated knowledge and preserved cultural identities. It examines the transformative impact of digital technologies on these practices to explore the rise of social media, mobile connectivity, and online storytelling platforms within African contexts. Akpan and Mutua challenge conventional narratives of media development by highlighting the resilience and relevance of African cultural expressions in an increasingly interconnected world. This book is essential reading for Afrocentric scholars and those interested in media studies, cultural anthropology, and the dynamic intersections of tradition and technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnwana Samuel Akpan\u003c\/b\u003e is lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEddah Mbula Mutua\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of Intercultural Communication at St. Cloud State University.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 284\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67595151868178,"sku":"9781666965308","price":186.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/2211\/5346\/files\/NP63dEYzBW9781666965308.webp?v=1790988743","url":"https:\/\/ckbookstore.net\/products\/indigenous-african-communication-and-media-systems-in-a-digitized-age-hardcover","provider":"CK BOOKSTORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}