Modern Representations of Sub-Saharan Africa

<p>This book examines how representations of African in the Anglophone West have changed in the post-imperial age. </p><p>The period since the Second World War has seen profound changes in sub-Saharan Africa notably because of decolonization the creation of independent nation-states and the transformation of the relationships with the West. Using a range of case studies from news media maps popular culture film and TV the contributions assess how narrative and counter-narratives have developed and been received by their audiences in light of these changes. </p><p>Examining the overlapping areas between media representations and historical events this book will be of interest to students and scholars of African Studies and Media and Cultural Studies.</p>