Reconsidering the history of South African journalism

SKU: 9781032954714
Reconsidering the history of South African journalism by Gawie Botma

Reconsidering the history of South African journalism

SKU: 9781032954714
Author: Gawie Botma
Hardback·Ages 18+
/
Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Dispatches in 5–7 working days
  • STORE COLLECTION - Collect in-store within 5-10 working days (R20).
  • INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING available. See Shipping information below for delivery times and terms.
"The concept of the 'free press' is often celebrated as the vehicle which finally brought freedom of speech and democracy to post-apartheid South Africa, but historically, the position of the press was more complicated. This book dives into the history of slavery at the Cape between 1800 and 1838, reflecting on the fact that several founding journalists and printers were slave owners themselves and advertised slaves as regular "property" in their publications. The book presents an inclusive history of the founding of colonial newspapers and magazines, driven by the question how we in the 21st century should make sense of the role that newspapers and journalism played at key points in the history of slavery and its aftermath. The 'slave press' was a label originally attached to The Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser when it was founded by a pair of well-connected private British slave traders. This book challenges us to confront the ghost of the slave press, and to consider the complicated history of press freedom in South Africa. This important book will be of interest to scholars and students of journalism and media history, in South Africa and beyond"--

Book details

Format
Hardback
Reading age
18+
Pages
297
Publisher
Routledge
Published
1 January 2025
Language
English
ISBN
9781032954714

SOUTH AFRICAN SHIPPING

In-store collection is R20 and will be available for collection anywhere between 5-10 working days. The relevant store will contact you when your order is ready for collection.

Courier Delivery - Shipping is calculated at checkout. Orders are dispatched within 1-3 working days.

Our shipping is currently calculated by the delivery address area.

NB: Exact delivery times cannot be guaranteed once your order has been collected by the courier. Please use your tracking number to follow up and get exact delivery times.

RETURNS AND EXCHANGES

See conditions and procedure in our return FAQs

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

Our product prices do not include any tax and duties. Should there be any duties or taxes the receiver will be liable to pay these fees on receipt of order. Please refer to your local tax authorities on any expected fees in your local states or country.

We do not accept returns and exchanges on international orders.

This section doesn’t currently include any content. Add content to this section using the sidebar.
Back to History Books: Bestselling Titles for Every Era