The Emergent Independent Press in Benin and Cote d'Ivoire: From Voice of the State to Advocate of Democracy

Book Description
W. Joseph Campbell, longtime newspaper and wire service journalist, examines the wellsprings of independent journalism in francophone West Africa and challenges the gloomy assessments that typify many studies of the press in Africa. Campbell points to the little-recognized hardiness of independent journalism in a region often overlooked by scholars and students.

About the Author
W. JOSEPH CAMPBELL is a former newspaper and wire service journalist who reported from four continents--North America, Africa, Asia, and Europe--in an award-winning 20-year career. He is currently an Assistant Professor at American University's School of Communication.


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This study of the development of an independent press as the result of democratization in two francophone West African countries is based on interviews with journalists, and review of numerous articles in both state-controlled and newly independent newspapers. It discusses the development of the independent press in sub-Saharan Africa in general, proceeding to separate studies of the practice of independent journalism in the nations in question, and concluding with a comparison of the two. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.


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