Radio drama as a tool for activism in South Africa: The case of Plague in the Time of King Kapital and Queen Corona.

How can sound be utilized as a tool for political conscientization? COVID-19 has disrupted face-to-face organizing tactics for progressive movements globally, making it necessary to branch out to more mediated forms of grassroots political organizing. In this article, we explore how sound might be e...

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Publicado en:Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast & Audio Media Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 59 - 78
Autores principales: Price, Neroli, Garbes, Laura
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Intellect Ltd. Apr2021
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