"Moving beyond the U.S.-Eurocentric paradigm of communication theory, this handbook broadens the intellectual horizons of the discipline by highlighting underrepresented, especially non-Western, theorists and theories, and identifies key issues and challenges for future scholarship. Showcasing diver
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se perspectives, the handbook facilitates active engagement in different cultural traditions and theoretical orientations that are global in scope but local in effect. It begins by exploring past efforts to diversify the field, continuing on to examine theoretical concepts, models, and principles rooted in local cumulative wisdom. It does not limit itself to the mass-interpersonal communication divide, but rather seeks to frame theory as global and inclusive in scope. The book is intended for communication researchers and advanced students, with relevance to scholars with an interest in theory within information science, library science, social and cross-cultural psychology, multicultural education, social justice and social ethics, international relations, development studies, and political science." (Publisher description)
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"This article proposes to view Freire’s thinking beyond a pedagogical method and rather as a model or even paradigm of development and social change. To build this as an original argument we firstly outline Freire’s ontological call, presenting and discussing his underlying five principles, of w
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hich one in particular, dialogue, situates Freirean thinking within communication theory. Secondly, we trace Freire’s legacy by presenting and discussing how Freire inspired three significant Ibero-American thinkers and practitioners within performing arts (Augusto Boal), communication (Juan Diaz Bordenave) and epistemology of change (Boaventura de Sousa Santos). This analysis underscores Freire’s significant legacy along global intellectual pathways both within humanities and social sciences. Finally, we deepen our analysis of Freire’s vision of development and social change, unpacking how he navigates between a normative vision grounded in a utopian aspiration for change, and a very systematic and rigorous methodology, his liberating pedagogy." (Abstract)
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"La idea fundamental que gira esta obra es la de justicia social dentro de la libertad y la solidaridad. Alarmados por los sintomas del caminar acelerado de la sociedad humana hacia el “admirable mundo nuevo“, de Aldous Huxley, en virtud de los efectos racionalizadores, disciplinadores y uniform
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izadores de la tecnología, los autores creen necesario alertar sobre el peligro de que una sociedad de colmena y hormiguero, dotada de solidaridad impuesta, pero carente de libertad y de justicia, pueda constituir la única alternativa para el futuro. En una sociedad así, la comunicación es, al mismo tiempo, el alfa y el omega. Constituye el plasma vinculador que permite la participación y la solidaridad, interpretada como comunión, representa el camino natural hacia el ideal de ia unidad universal." (Contratapa)
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"Case studies and seminar reports are provided that "were presented at an international seminar to examine field experiences in using a culture-based approach to nonformal education. Part 1, containing an introductory paper and nine case studies, 'focuses on indigenous institutions and processes in
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health, family planning, agriculture, basic education, and conscientization. The introductory paper discusses indigenous sociocultural forms as a basis for nonformal education and development. Seven countries are represented in the case studies: Indonesia, Bolivia, Java' (Indonesia), Upper Volta, Botswana, India, and Bali (Indonesia). Section II focuses on the performing arts in both mass campaigns and community nonformal education programs. An introductory paper overviews folk media, popular theater, and conflitting strategies for social change in the Third World. The seven case studies consider the specific strategies used in Brazil, Sierra Leone, China, India, Mexico, Jamaica, arid Africa. Section III contains the seminar reports developed from discussions of the four regional working groups: Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. A summary of plenary discussions is also provided." (ERIC document resumé)
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"La tarea del libro consiste en explicar inicialmente la conceptualización escogida para los términos Comunicación y Planeamiento. Competiría después aplicar dichos conceptos a una praxis concreta. Sin embargo, la aplicación no se lleva en el libro hasta el nivel del qué hacer propiamente dic
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ho, sino más bien hasta el nivel del porqué hacer. En otras palabras, no se presentan métodos y técnicas para el planeamiento del uso de la comunicación, sino más bien principios y criterios que tratan de justificar porqué deberían adoptarse algunos tipos de comunicación y ciertas rnodalidades de planeamiento. Esta restricción no solamente no constituye una omisión sino que se ciñe coherentemente a uno de los más caros principios del propio tipo de planeamiento defendido, cual es el de dejar suficiente amplitud y libertad a este plano para que las acciones de él emanadas sean adecuadas para la situación específica de cada momento histórico y de cada ámbito geográfico y social." (Introducción general, páginas 26-27)
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