Description
Communication plays a critical role in enhancing social, cultural, and business relations. Research on media, language, and cultural studies is fundamental in a globalized world because it illuminates the experiences of various populations. There is a need to develop effective communication strategies that will be able to address both health and cultural issues globally.
Dialectical Perspectives on Media, Health, and Culture in Modern Africa is a collection of innovative research on the impact of media and especially new media on health and culture. While highlighting topics including civic engagement, gender stereotypes, and interpersonal communication, this book is ideally designed for university students, multinational organizations, diplomats, expatriates, and academicians seeking current research on how media, health, and culture can be appropriated to overcome the challenges that plague the world today.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Alfred Akwala (Ed.)
Alfred Akwala Dr. Akwala is a holder of a PhD degree in Communication Studies from Moi University (Kenya), an M. A (Linguistics) and B.Ed. (Arts)-Linguistics and Literature degrees from University of Nairobi (Kenya). Akwala has an extensive teaching experience both at University and Secondary Schools levels in Kenya. He has lectured in the following Kenyan colleges and universities on part time basis; Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, University of Nairobi, Africa Nazarene University, Pan Africa Christian University, Pioneer International University, Multimedia University, Karatina University, Kisii University. He is currently a full-time lecturer in the Department of Linguistics and Literary Studies. His research interests are in development communication specifically Health Communication. He has widely published book chapters and journal articles relating to health communication. He is a member of the International Association for Media and Communication Research.
Joel Ngetich (Ed.)
Joel Kibet Ngetich is a Lecturer at Kabianga University, Kenya. He holds a PhD in Communication Studies from Moi University. He holds Masters of Arts in Economics from Jiwaji University, India, Postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication from University of Nairobi School of Journalism and Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Economics from Kurukshetra University, India. His research interest is in the area of journalism and media studies.
Agnes Theuri (Ed.)
Agnes W. Muchura Theuri works at The National Youth Service Institute of Business Studies, Kenya and also an adjunct Lecturer in the department of Communication Studies at Moi University, Kenya. She holds a PhD degree in Communication Studies from Moi University. Her research interests include; intercultural language and intercultural communication.