1st Edition

Media Training in Transition Countries Perspectives of a Media Trainer

By Sam Swan Copyright 2022
156 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

156 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

156 Pages 6 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This book explores the impact of, and lessons learned from, media development and training programs sponsored by the US government and non-governmental organizations in countries transitioning to democracy. Recognizing the importance of establishing a free press and a free market economy in newly democratic societies, this book examines the training of journalists and media managers in... Read more

1. Brief History of International Media Training 2. The Balkans 3. Russia and Post Communist Countries in Eastern Europe and Eurasia 4. Africa 5. Middle East 6. Asia 7. The Caribbean and South America 8. International Media Training in the United States 9. Final Perspectives: Lessons Learned

Biography

Sam Swan is Professor Emeritus of Journalism and Electronic Media and Former Director of Global Programs for the College of Communication and Information at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He has been a leading international media trainer since 1996, conducting over 150 international media training programs in over 50 countries.