In Defence of Press Freedom in Africa: An Essay / Tatah Mentan |
Autore | Mentan Tatah <1948-> |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Baltimore, Maryland : , : Project Muse, , 2015 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (96 p.) |
Disciplina | 323.445096 |
Soggetto topico |
Government and the press - Africa
Censorship - Africa Press and politics - Africa Freedom of the press - Africa |
ISBN | 9956-762-06-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Foreword -- Preface -- Principles of journalism -- African political systems -- Propaganda and censorship -- A statement of concern -- 1. The media context -- 2. Why does freedom of the press matter? -- 3. Patterns of repression -- 4. Whose failures? -- 5. Conclusion : press censorship and social equilibrium -- Appendix. My final statement of shared purpose. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814388903321 |
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The state in Africa [[electronic resource] ] : an analysis of impacts of historical trajectories of global capitalist expansion and domination in the continent / / Tatah Mentan |
Autore | Mentan Tatah <1948-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon, : Langaa Research & Pub. CIG |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (439 p.) |
Soggetto topico |
Globalization - Economic aspects - Africa
Nation-state and globalization - Africa |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 9956-616-24-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910456540903321 |
Mentan Tatah <1948->
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Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon, : Langaa Research & Pub. CIG | ||
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The state in Africa [[electronic resource] ] : an analysis of impacts of historical trajectories of global capitalist expansion and domination in the continent / / Tatah Mentan |
Autore | Mentan Tatah <1948-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon, : Langaa Research & Pub. CIG |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (439 p.) |
Soggetto topico |
Globalization - Economic aspects - Africa
Nation-state and globalization - Africa |
ISBN | 9956-616-24-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910780942303321 |
Mentan Tatah <1948->
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Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon, : Langaa Research & Pub. CIG | ||
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The state in Africa [[electronic resource] ] : an analysis of impacts of historical trajectories of global capitalist expansion and domination in the continent / / Tatah Mentan |
Autore | Mentan Tatah <1948-> |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon, : Langaa Research & Pub. CIG |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (439 p.) |
Soggetto topico |
Globalization - Economic aspects - Africa
Nation-state and globalization - Africa |
ISBN | 9956-616-24-9 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Front Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Content -- List of Acronyms -- Preface -- Section One -- Introduction -- Introduction and Framing the Problem of the State in Africa -- Chapter One: Introduction -- Chapter Two: Framing the Problem of the State in Africa -- Chapter Three: Historical and Theoretical Context -- Chapter Four: The State in Africa in an Era of Capitalist Globalization: A Theoretical Exploration -- Section Two -- Early Globalization and the Commodification of the African -- Chapter Five: Slavery and Capitalist Globalization -- Chapter Six: Colonial Globalisation or the Extension of European Westphalian State to Africa -- Chapter Seven: Decolonizing Imperial State in Africa, 1945-60: -- Chapter Eight: African Developmentalist/ Nationalist State? -- Section Three -- New World (Dis)Order Assaults Capitalist Neo-colonial State System in Africa -- Chapter Nine: From Welfare/Developmentalist to Neo-liberal Nation State in Africa -- Chapter Ten: Neo-liberal Assault on the State in Africa: Roots of State Weakness, Failure and Collapse -- Chapter Eleven: The State in Africa and Civil Society in Historical Perspective -- Section Four -- The Future as Epilogue -- Chapter Twelve: Future of the State in Africa in an Era of Neoliberal Globalization -- Chapter Thirteen: An African State is Possible: Looking Back in Order to Look Ahead -- Bibliography -- Back Cover. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910823454003321 |
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Understanding Contemporary Journalism : A Handbook of Principles and Practice / / Tatah Mentan |
Autore | Mentan Tatah <1948-> |
Edizione | [First edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bamenda, Cameroon : , : Langaa RPCIG Langaa Research & Publishing Common Initiative Group, , [2022] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (368 pages) |
Disciplina | 323.445 |
Soggetto topico |
Freedom of the press
Mass media - Objectivity Online journalism - Objectivity |
ISBN | 9956-552-91-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction - Substance of the Communication Process -- Components of the Communication Process -- Oral Communication - Meaning, Advantages and Limitations -- Non Verbal Communication - Actions Speak Louder than Words -- Importance of Communication in an Organization -- Chapter 1 - News and Society -- Study questions for students to discuss in class. -- Lesson Notes -- Key concepts and terms -- Chapter 2 - Culture of Journalism -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts by James Glen Stoval -- Study questions for students -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 3 - Becoming a Journalist -- Study Questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 4 - Newspapers -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key concepts and terms -- Chapter 5 - Magazines -- What are Newspapers and Magazines? -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 6 - Television and Radio -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 7 - News Web Sites -- Some top news sites to bookmark -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- State of online news media -- Online Journalisms -- Mainstream News sites -- Index & -- Category sites -- Meta & -- Comment sites -- Share & -- Discussion sites -- Characteristics -- Hypertextuality -- Multimediality -- Interactivity -- Added Value -- New Strategies -- Discussion -- Notes about the author used in this chapter -- References -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 8 - Reporters -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Speed and accuracy -- Chapter 9 - Reporting -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Four Principles -- The Interview Questions -- Direct Questions -- Listening, Watching -- Types of Interviews -- Summing Up -- Some Interview Guides -- References for reporters -- Key Concepts.
Chapter 10 - Writing News and Features -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Writing for the Mass Media -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 11 - Style -- Study questions -- Objective versus Story-Driven Journalism -- Competition From Broadcasting -- Literary Journalism -- Conclusion -- Summary lead -- Anecdotal lead -- Summary -- Writing Press Releases -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 12 - Editors -- What Editors Do -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 13 - Editing and Headline Writing -- Guidelines for Writing News Headlines -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 14 - Visual Journalists -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 15 - Graphics Journalism -- What is it? -- What Does a Graphic Artist Do in Journalism? -- Merging Multimedia -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 16 - Photojournalists -- Who is a Photojournalist? -- What is Photojournalism? -- How to become a Photojournalist -- 10 Things to Know Before Getting Into Photojournalism -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 17 - Publication Design -- 10 Most Important Elements of Magazine Designing -- Defining Design Journalism -- Characteristics Of Design Journalism -- What Is Design Journalism? -- A Goal of Design Journalism -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 18 - Broadcasters -- What Is Broadcasting Journalism? -- What Does a Broadcasting Journalism Student Learn? -- What Are the Types of Jobs in Broadcasting Journalism? -- What is the meaning of broadcast journalism? -- What skills do you need to be a journalist? -- What are the disadvantages of being a journalist? -- Study questions -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 19 - Writing for Broadcast -- Keep It Simple Stupid - KISS -- Formatting for written copy -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts. Chapter 20 - Beginnings of Multi-Disciplinary Journalism -- Mastering Multimedia Journalism -- What Does a Multimedia Journalist Do? -- How Much do Multimedia Journalists Make? -- Why is Multimedia Journalism Important? -- Study questions -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 21 - Journalism in the Age of Technology -- Multimedia Journalism: The Age of New Technology and New Opportunities -- Changing relationships -- Informing versus Marketing -- New Technology -- Journalists' Changing Role -- Key Concepts -- Works Cited -- Chapter 22 - New Realities, New Journalism -- Search for the Truth -- Maintaining Ethical Standards -- News Is Always Breaking -- Technology Meets Journalism -- What is the New Journalism in the 21st Century? -- Changing values -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 23 - 20th Century Journalism and Beyond -- Turning away from traditional journalism -- What does this mean for young journalists? -- Yellow Journalism -- Investigative Journalism -- Politically Biased Newspapers -- Study questions -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 24 - Law and the Journalist -- The Role of the Law in Journalism -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 25 - Ethical Practices in Journalism -- But what Are Ethics in Journalism? -- What Are Ethics in Journalism? -- What Are Some Different Codes of Ethics that Exist for Journalists? -- What Does Ethical Journalism Look Like in Practice? -- Be Truthful and Give Credit Credit Where Credit is Due -- Journalists Respect Human Rights -- Five Core Principles of Journalism -- Study questions -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 26 - Peace Journalism -- What is Peace Journalism? -- What is peace? -- Defining Peace Journalism -- Peace Journalism Elements -- Pursuing a journalism of truth and peace around the world -- Communications Day prayer -- Conclusion -- Bibliography. Chapter 27 - Present and Future Journalism -- Study questions -- Key Concepts -- Bibliography -- Further Reading -- Appendixes -- Back cover. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910788391303321 |
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Bamenda, Cameroon : , : Langaa RPCIG Langaa Research & Publishing Common Initiative Group, , [2022] | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Understanding Contemporary Journalism : A Handbook of Principles and Practice / / Tatah Mentan |
Autore | Mentan Tatah <1948-> |
Edizione | [First edition.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bamenda, Cameroon : , : Langaa RPCIG Langaa Research & Publishing Common Initiative Group, , [2022] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (368 pages) |
Disciplina | 323.445 |
Soggetto topico |
Freedom of the press
Mass media - Objectivity Online journalism - Objectivity |
ISBN | 9956-552-91-7 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction - Substance of the Communication Process -- Components of the Communication Process -- Oral Communication - Meaning, Advantages and Limitations -- Non Verbal Communication - Actions Speak Louder than Words -- Importance of Communication in an Organization -- Chapter 1 - News and Society -- Study questions for students to discuss in class. -- Lesson Notes -- Key concepts and terms -- Chapter 2 - Culture of Journalism -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts by James Glen Stoval -- Study questions for students -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 3 - Becoming a Journalist -- Study Questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 4 - Newspapers -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key concepts and terms -- Chapter 5 - Magazines -- What are Newspapers and Magazines? -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 6 - Television and Radio -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 7 - News Web Sites -- Some top news sites to bookmark -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- State of online news media -- Online Journalisms -- Mainstream News sites -- Index & -- Category sites -- Meta & -- Comment sites -- Share & -- Discussion sites -- Characteristics -- Hypertextuality -- Multimediality -- Interactivity -- Added Value -- New Strategies -- Discussion -- Notes about the author used in this chapter -- References -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 8 - Reporters -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Speed and accuracy -- Chapter 9 - Reporting -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Four Principles -- The Interview Questions -- Direct Questions -- Listening, Watching -- Types of Interviews -- Summing Up -- Some Interview Guides -- References for reporters -- Key Concepts.
Chapter 10 - Writing News and Features -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Writing for the Mass Media -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 11 - Style -- Study questions -- Objective versus Story-Driven Journalism -- Competition From Broadcasting -- Literary Journalism -- Conclusion -- Summary lead -- Anecdotal lead -- Summary -- Writing Press Releases -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 12 - Editors -- What Editors Do -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 13 - Editing and Headline Writing -- Guidelines for Writing News Headlines -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 14 - Visual Journalists -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 15 - Graphics Journalism -- What is it? -- What Does a Graphic Artist Do in Journalism? -- Merging Multimedia -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 16 - Photojournalists -- Who is a Photojournalist? -- What is Photojournalism? -- How to become a Photojournalist -- 10 Things to Know Before Getting Into Photojournalism -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 17 - Publication Design -- 10 Most Important Elements of Magazine Designing -- Defining Design Journalism -- Characteristics Of Design Journalism -- What Is Design Journalism? -- A Goal of Design Journalism -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 18 - Broadcasters -- What Is Broadcasting Journalism? -- What Does a Broadcasting Journalism Student Learn? -- What Are the Types of Jobs in Broadcasting Journalism? -- What is the meaning of broadcast journalism? -- What skills do you need to be a journalist? -- What are the disadvantages of being a journalist? -- Study questions -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 19 - Writing for Broadcast -- Keep It Simple Stupid - KISS -- Formatting for written copy -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts. Chapter 20 - Beginnings of Multi-Disciplinary Journalism -- Mastering Multimedia Journalism -- What Does a Multimedia Journalist Do? -- How Much do Multimedia Journalists Make? -- Why is Multimedia Journalism Important? -- Study questions -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 21 - Journalism in the Age of Technology -- Multimedia Journalism: The Age of New Technology and New Opportunities -- Changing relationships -- Informing versus Marketing -- New Technology -- Journalists' Changing Role -- Key Concepts -- Works Cited -- Chapter 22 - New Realities, New Journalism -- Search for the Truth -- Maintaining Ethical Standards -- News Is Always Breaking -- Technology Meets Journalism -- What is the New Journalism in the 21st Century? -- Changing values -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 23 - 20th Century Journalism and Beyond -- Turning away from traditional journalism -- What does this mean for young journalists? -- Yellow Journalism -- Investigative Journalism -- Politically Biased Newspapers -- Study questions -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 24 - Law and the Journalist -- The Role of the Law in Journalism -- Study questions -- Lesson Notes -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 25 - Ethical Practices in Journalism -- But what Are Ethics in Journalism? -- What Are Ethics in Journalism? -- What Are Some Different Codes of Ethics that Exist for Journalists? -- What Does Ethical Journalism Look Like in Practice? -- Be Truthful and Give Credit Credit Where Credit is Due -- Journalists Respect Human Rights -- Five Core Principles of Journalism -- Study questions -- Key Concepts -- Chapter 26 - Peace Journalism -- What is Peace Journalism? -- What is peace? -- Defining Peace Journalism -- Peace Journalism Elements -- Pursuing a journalism of truth and peace around the world -- Communications Day prayer -- Conclusion -- Bibliography. Chapter 27 - Present and Future Journalism -- Study questions -- Key Concepts -- Bibliography -- Further Reading -- Appendixes -- Back cover. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910812884203321 |
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Bamenda, Cameroon : , : Langaa RPCIG Langaa Research & Publishing Common Initiative Group, , [2022] | ||
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The United Nations organization : (in)securing global peace & security / / Tatah Mentan |
Autore | Mentan Tatah <1948-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon : , : Langaa Research & Publishing CIG, , [2020] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xxviii, 476 pages) : : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) |
Disciplina | 327.172 |
Soggetto topico | Peace |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 9956-551-64-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | The UN system and primacy of global peace and security -- The UNO and plaguing conflicts, wars, and terrorism -- The un and bloody law : international law as primitive accumulation -- (Un)golden UN Charter silence on intra-and-non-state armed conflicts -- Sovereignty, human rights and humanitarian intervention for global peace and security -- Territorial integrity of UN member states and self-determination -- The irony of rule of law in the current political jungle -- The African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) -- Conclusion and way forward. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910480547803321 |
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Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon : , : Langaa Research & Publishing CIG, , [2020] | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The United Nations organization : (in)securing global peace & security / / Tatah Mentan |
Autore | Mentan Tatah <1948-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon : , : Langaa Research & Publishing CIG, , [2020] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xxviii, 476 pages) : : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) |
Disciplina | 327.172 |
Soggetto topico | Peace |
ISBN | 9956-551-64-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | The UN system and primacy of global peace and security -- The UNO and plaguing conflicts, wars, and terrorism -- The un and bloody law : international law as primitive accumulation -- (Un)golden UN Charter silence on intra-and-non-state armed conflicts -- Sovereignty, human rights and humanitarian intervention for global peace and security -- Territorial integrity of UN member states and self-determination -- The irony of rule of law in the current political jungle -- The African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) -- Conclusion and way forward. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910794046403321 |
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Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon : , : Langaa Research & Publishing CIG, , [2020] | ||
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Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The United Nations organization : (in)securing global peace & security / / Tatah Mentan |
Autore | Mentan Tatah <1948-> |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon : , : Langaa Research & Publishing CIG, , [2020] |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (xxviii, 476 pages) : : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) |
Disciplina | 327.172 |
Soggetto topico | Peace |
ISBN | 9956-551-64-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa ![]() |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | The UN system and primacy of global peace and security -- The UNO and plaguing conflicts, wars, and terrorism -- The un and bloody law : international law as primitive accumulation -- (Un)golden UN Charter silence on intra-and-non-state armed conflicts -- Sovereignty, human rights and humanitarian intervention for global peace and security -- Territorial integrity of UN member states and self-determination -- The irony of rule of law in the current political jungle -- The African Union (AU) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) -- Conclusion and way forward. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910822499503321 |
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Mankon, Bamenda, Cameroon : , : Langaa Research & Publishing CIG, , [2020] | ||
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