Routledge - Publics in Africa in a Digital Age - Academic Book

Explore the evolving landscape of communication in Eastern Africa with Publics in Africa in a Digital Age. Published by Routledge, this academic work examines how digital media provides new opportunities for scholars to study the concept of publics. By moving away from traditional normative views, the text offers a fresh perspective on how digital networks function in a modern context. This book provides a collection of empirically grounded analyses that focus on the diverse digital spaces emerging across the Eastern African region. It investigates whether these networks can be viewed as convening publics where citizens gather to discuss matters of common interest. For researchers and students interested in media studies, sociology, or African studies, this volume offers a plural set of reflections on the changing nature of communication and social connection in a digital era.