Communication for Development: Theory and Practice for Empowerment and Social Justice (3e)

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Srinivas R Melkote H Leslie Steeves

Communication for Development

Name: Communication for Development
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Theory and Practice for Empowerment and Social Justice (3e)

Srinivas R Melkote, H Leslie Steeves

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Atlantic
26 March 2026

Development studies; Media studies; Development economics

""This book critically examines directed social change theory and practice while presenting a conceptual framework of development communication to address inequality and injustice in contemporary contexts.""

Communication for Development: Theory and Practice for Empowerment and Social Justice, Third Edition features comprehensive updates and revisions, incorporating the latest research and practices in media and communication for development. It examines empowerment and social justice for individuals and communities worldwide within the context of globalization. The book traces the history of development communication, offering a balanced analysis of various approaches and their proponents. It also introduces a new chapter presenting the authors' framework, emphasizing empowerment and social justice as key objectives for development communication in the 21st century. This book reinforces the legacy of its earlier editions, namely, Communication for Development in the Third World (1991 and 2001), as a crucial resource for development communication courses globally.

By: Srinivas R Melkote, H Leslie Steeves
Imprint: Atlantic
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 39mm
Weight: 871g
ISBN: 9788126943203
ISBN 10: 8126943203
Pages: 564
Publication Date: 26 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Srinivas R. Melkote is an Emeritus Professor at the School of Media and Communication, Bowling Green State University, USA. H. Leslie Steeves is a Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at the School of Journalism and Communication, University of Oregan, USA.