A proposal for new communication research methodologies in Africa

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Description:

This article looks at mass communication research in the African cultural and traditional context and suggests some innovative approaches that would enhance local communication research endeavours. It examines how African peoples, cultures, institutions and communication environments impede or facilitate social research. The author calls for indigenous efforts in the construction of new theories and methodologies in communication research that would appropriately fit the African context of development.

Date Issued:

1986-06-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

Africa Media Review

Place:

Africa

Subject Topic:

Communication, Research, Communication, Research, and Methodology

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5d796n5w