New media and the mediatisation of religion : an African perspective / edited by Gabriel Faimau and William O. Lesitaokana.

Format:

• Book

Contributor:

• Faimau, Gabriel, editor.
• Lesitaokana, William O., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Mass media in religion--Africa.
• Social media--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (185 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2018.

Summary:

New media, including digital and social media, play a central role in producing and reproducing socio-cultural and religious practices. Its presence has not only resulted in changes to the ways in which religious beliefs are practiced, but has also altered the way religious meanings are expressed. How has new media technology informed and influenced religious engagement and participation? In what ways has new media technology enabled religious groups to practice and preach their religious beliefs to a broader audience? To what extent has the emergence of social media and social networking sites shaped religious discourses and religious practices? This volume offers a unique, Africa-centred perspective in response to these questions. While presenting new scholarly developments in the fields of media, religion and culture in Africa, this book also provides empirical and theoretical insights into the intersection between new media and religion.

Contents:

• Intro
• Table of Contents
• Acknowledgements
• Notes on Contributors
• Introduction
• Chapter One
• Chapter Two
• Chapter Three
• Chapter Four
• Chapter Five
• Chapter Six
• Chapter Seven
• Chapter Eight
• Chapter Nine.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-5275-1788-8

OCLC:

1055656461