China's media and soft power in Africa : promotion and perceptions

China's media and soft power in Africa : promotion and perceptions
Title : China's media and soft power in Africa : promotion and perceptions
Author : Xiaoling Zhang Herman Wasserman Winston Mano
Type : Book
Publisher : Palgrave macmillan - 2016
Subjects
  • Mass media - Africa - Congresses

  • Mass media - China

  • Civilization

  • China - Africa relations

  • International relations - Africa - China

Call No. (AUMARK) : 302.230951 (ZHC)
ACCNO : 6798

Bibliography : Scholars from different disciplines and nations ex... ...

Bibliography : Scholars from different disciplines and nations examine and assess the effectiveness of China's soft power initiatives in Africa. Some make contributions to the theorization of the slippery concept of soft power, while others are more empirically based, providing valuable case studies in both China and Africa. This collection considers the concept of soft power and questions its relevance to understanding China's international relations and international communications. It analyzes China's soft power in Africa through its international communication channels, addressing important questions such as: Why are Chinese media in Africa? How much soft power does China have in Africa? And what is the appropriate framework to analyze Chinese media's performance in Africa? In answering these questions, this volume also examines how China's engagement is represented in African countries' media.