South Pacific Islands Communication: Regional Perspectives, Local Issues
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Singapore: Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC) (2008), xi, 288 pp.
Contains tables, illustrations, bibliogr., index
Series: AMIC Asian Communication Series
ISBN 978-981-413608-2
Signature commbox: 500:10-General 2008
"This book brings together significant scholarly contributions on communication issues by researchers working across the region. It aims to create better understanding of what affects the communication and information flow in smaller nations and how these impact on national development, governance and the creation of more cohesive societies. The value of such a book lies in the comparison it enables between different regions and countries at different levels of development. The work of the contributing authors provides glimpses of the prevalent issues and perspectives without necessarily providing a definitive picture of this diverse region. The editors hope this book will draw out significant relational possibilities by bringing together scholarly writing on communication issues and highlighting the perspectives of Pacific scholars and media practitioners, thus contributing to the knowledge base in Pacific Media Studies." (Publisher description)
Introduction: Unpacking 'Islandness' in South Pacific Islands Communication / Evangelia Papoutsaki & Usha Sundar Harris
PART I: REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES
1 Elite Communication between the Pacific Islands and Asia: A New Paradigm Evolving / Ron Crocombe, 15
2 Informing Citizens: Opportunities for Media and Communications in the Pacific / Helen Molnar, 34
3 Changing Paradigms in Media Education Aid in the Pacific / David Robie, 59
4 Two Models for Pacific Islands Journalism Education / Steve Sharp & Evangelia Papoutsaki, 82
5 South Pacific Notions of the Fourth Estate: A Collision of Media Models, Culture and Values / David Robie, 102
6 Storms in the Pacific: The Volatile Mix of Democracy, Politics and the Media in Three Island States / Shailendra Singh & Som Prakash, 117
PART II: LOCAL ISSUES
7 Local Media, Regional Sensitivities: Reporting West Papua's Independence Movement in the Papua New Guinean Press / Patrick Matbob & Evangelia Papoutsaki, 135
8 Local Media's Role in Peace Building in Post-Conflict Solomon Islands / Robert Iroga, 152
9 Media and Conflict in the Kingdom: The Case of Taimi 'o Tonga / Kalafi Moala, 175
10 Video for Empowerment and Social Change: A Case Study with Rural Women in Fiji / Usha Sundar Harris, 186
11 Community Development and Church-Based Radio Broadcasting in Papua New Guinea / Joys Eggins, 206
12 Domestic and Sexual Violence: Youth and Media Reporting in Papua New Guinea / Michael McManus, 219
13 An Independent Student Press: Three Case Studies from Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Aotearoa/New Zealand / David Robie, 235
14 On Being a Tuvaluan Tino Tusitala: Reporting from the Frontlines of Global Warming / Mark Hayes, 254
Appendix: Journals and Videos on the Asia-Pacific Region, 274
PART I: REGIONAL PERSPECTIVES
1 Elite Communication between the Pacific Islands and Asia: A New Paradigm Evolving / Ron Crocombe, 15
2 Informing Citizens: Opportunities for Media and Communications in the Pacific / Helen Molnar, 34
3 Changing Paradigms in Media Education Aid in the Pacific / David Robie, 59
4 Two Models for Pacific Islands Journalism Education / Steve Sharp & Evangelia Papoutsaki, 82
5 South Pacific Notions of the Fourth Estate: A Collision of Media Models, Culture and Values / David Robie, 102
6 Storms in the Pacific: The Volatile Mix of Democracy, Politics and the Media in Three Island States / Shailendra Singh & Som Prakash, 117
PART II: LOCAL ISSUES
7 Local Media, Regional Sensitivities: Reporting West Papua's Independence Movement in the Papua New Guinean Press / Patrick Matbob & Evangelia Papoutsaki, 135
8 Local Media's Role in Peace Building in Post-Conflict Solomon Islands / Robert Iroga, 152
9 Media and Conflict in the Kingdom: The Case of Taimi 'o Tonga / Kalafi Moala, 175
10 Video for Empowerment and Social Change: A Case Study with Rural Women in Fiji / Usha Sundar Harris, 186
11 Community Development and Church-Based Radio Broadcasting in Papua New Guinea / Joys Eggins, 206
12 Domestic and Sexual Violence: Youth and Media Reporting in Papua New Guinea / Michael McManus, 219
13 An Independent Student Press: Three Case Studies from Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Aotearoa/New Zealand / David Robie, 235
14 On Being a Tuvaluan Tino Tusitala: Reporting from the Frontlines of Global Warming / Mark Hayes, 254
Appendix: Journals and Videos on the Asia-Pacific Region, 274
