The Media and Terrorism Editorial Cartoons, Framing and Legitimacy in the Kenyan Press, 1998-2008 |
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| Author:
| Omanga, Duncan Mainye |
| Series title: | Beitrage Zur Afrikaforschung Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-643-90710-3 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2016 |
| Publisher: | Lit Verlag
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $59.95 |
Book Description:
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The editorial cartoon, perhaps one the most enduring features of the African newspaper, carries perception of a less cerebral form of journalism consigned to laughter and flippancy. However, editorial cartoons' effectiveness goes beyond laughter. This book not only responds to the call for a broader debate on media and terrorism, but also examines how editorial cartoons in Kenya, between 1998 and 2008, contributed to the discursive construction of terrorism and the so-called war on...
More DescriptionThe editorial cartoon, perhaps one the most enduring features of the African newspaper, carries perception of a less cerebral form of journalism consigned to laughter and flippancy. However, editorial cartoons' effectiveness goes beyond laughter. This book not only responds to the call for a broader debate on media and terrorism, but also examines how editorial cartoons in Kenya, between 1998 and 2008, contributed to the discursive construction of terrorism and the so-called war on terror. Drawing from events surrounding major terror attacks at the high noon of 'al-Qaida terrorism', this book highlights how editorial cartoons in Kenya provided insights into the vicissitudes that characterized terrorism and its war. Dissertation. (Series: Contributions to African Research / Beitrage zur Afrikaforschung, Vol. 67) [Subject: Politics, Media Studies, African Studies]