Communication technology and democracy in the development of South Africa
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Communication technology and democracy in the development of South Africa. (2022). Communicare: Journal for Communication Studies in Africa, 13(2), 86-102. https://doi.org/10.36615/jcsa.v13i2.1997
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Abstract
Many countries in the developed world are currently being restructured into Post-Fordist economies or 'Information societies'. Communication technology, computers and satellites are now at the cutting edge of socio-economic development. South African decision makers ignore these developments at their own peril. This country sits at a cross-roads. Will we see socio-economic and communication policies which facilitate South Africa's development into a post-Fordist economy or will the country be trapped into a Fordist backwater? This article argues in favour of South African's taking the plunge into an 'Information society'. More importantly, the potential for using Post Fordist 'information technology' for creating a more democratic society is examined.
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Communication technology and democracy in the development of South Africa. (2022). Communicare: Journal for Communication Studies in Africa, 13(2), 86-102. https://doi.org/10.36615/jcsa.v13i2.1997
