This book examines the challenges confronting foreign correspondents in covering Africa for an international audience in the digital era. It explores factors that influence how Africa is reported, addressing international journalism practices and issues rarely considered.
Digging the Seam
The 1984–5 Miners’ Strike was a bitter dispute that divided Britain. While its political consequences have been subject to detailed analysis, its impact on popular culture is less mapped. This book explores that legacy in film, music, theatre, and art.
Essays on the History and Politics of the Internet
The Internet was created with a democratic dream to empower individuals. This book explores the contrast between that dream and the reality: a world of new, anti-democratic centers of power, and age-old struggles over censorship, privacy, and freedom of expression.