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Handbook of Research on the Global Impact of Media on Migration Issues

Noted as an IGI Global Core Reference Title in Media & Communications for 2019.

Nelson Okorie (Covenant University, Nigeria), Babatunde Raphael Ojebuyi (University of Ibadan, Nigeria), and Juliet Wambui Macharia (Karatina University, Kenya)
Indexed In: SCOPUS
Release Date: October, 2019 | Copyright: © 2020 | Pages: 392

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase
ISBN13: 9781799802105
EISBN13: 9781799802129
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-0210-5

Description:

In today’s culture, media outlets have as much influence on the general public as ever. Migration is an issue that has sparked commentary throughout the globe, leading to many dissimilar viewpoints. These news systems have the ability to convey mass messages regarding these disputes, which could lead to a wide range of socio-cultural implications depending on the intent and nature of these reports.

The Handbook of Research on the Global Impact of Media on Migration Issues provides emerging research exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of media structures and implications of media institutions tackling migration issues and related problems. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as human trafficking, global peace, and modern slavery, this book is ideally designed for reporters, journalists, policymakers, government officials, communication specialists, industry professionals, students, and scholars seeking current research on the modern development of migration.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Ethno-Religious Diversity
  • Global Peace
  • Human Trafficking
  • Media Structures
  • Migration Networks
  • Modern Slavery
  • Terrorism
  • Transcontinental Migration
  • Women and Migration
  • Xenophobic Attacks

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Nelson Okorie is an active scholar and researcher, with research interests in Development Communication and Media Performance.

Babatunde Raphael Ojebuyi is a full-time lecturer in the Department of Communication and Language Arts, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. Ojebuyi’s teaching and research focus is on media studies in the areas of media theories, media and ethics, and new media. He has written books and published well researched articles in reputable local and international journals.

Juliet Wambui Macharia is an Associate Professor of Communication Studies She is currently the Academic leader of Post Graduate and undergraduate Communication and Public Relations programmes and the Former Dean, School of Business at Karatina University. She holds a PhD in Educational Communication Technology( Moi University) ,a Masters of Arts degree(,University of Birmingham,1990 ),PGD in Public Relations(,Presbyterian University of East Africa,2011) a PGD in Human Reource Management,(Cambridge International College,U.K.,1992) and a Bachelor of Education degree (Kenyatta University,1985) She has 34 years teaching experience, 29 years university teaching experience both at undergraduate and post graduate levels . She moved from Moi university in 2015 and joined Karatina university in 2015 . She has occupied several administrative positions ,among them Head of Department ,Communication Studies ,Moi University and Head of Department of Human Resource Development at Karatina University. She has attended many international and local conferences as a delegate and as a Keynote speaker. She is a published author of many articles in peer reviewed journals and several chapters in books. She is an editor of several peer reviewed Journals. . Her research interests are: Gender, Communication, Media ,Politics, and Public Relations. E-mail: juliemach@yahoo.com

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