Radio and political change: listening in contemporary Morocco.
Among the effects of the Arab uprisings on Morocco were the adoption of a new constitution and the emplacement of an Islamist-led coalition government. Despite these significant changes, the internal discussion on democratic change and increased political participation and freedom is ongoing. The me...
| Publicado en: | Journal of North African Studies Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 411 - 435 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Jun2017
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