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STUDIES ON THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN MEDIA

Anthropos Publishers

The books and journal listed below examine the currents of struggle within media and cultural structures and provide source material not only for the media students, but also for African studies scholars, policy makers, historians and practising media professionals.

PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING: POLICY DIRECTIONS TOWARDS 2000 (1996). 298pp. ISBN 0-620-19687-4. Edited by Alum Mpofu, Susan Manhando and Keyan Tomaselli.

A report commissioned by the Film and Allied Workers Organisation on policies relating to TV advertising, news, drama, sport, children, education, religion, affirmative action and the reorganisation of public service broadcasting in post-apartheid South Africa.

South Africa: CCMS and Anthropos (R55) Europe: Intervention Press, Denmark

SOUTH AFRICAN MEDIA POLICY: DEBATES OF THE 1990s (1993)
Edited by P Eric Louw. 380pp. ISBN 0-620-176-555 (paper)

Brings together all the components of the debate over the future shape of the media. A significant feature is the reproduction of original and hard-to-get resource documents. In addition, many of those who played key roles in formulating media policy during the 1990s are contributors. They range from the Communist Party to Broedebonders.

USA and Canada: Lake View Press ($19.95)
South Africa: CCMS and Anthropos (R50)
Europe and British Commonwealth: Intervention Press
(ECU21)

THE PRESS IN SOUTH AFRICA (alternative title: NARRATING THE CRISIS: HEGEMONY AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN PRESS) (1987) 258pp. ISBN 0-620-10575-5.
Edited by Keyan Tomaselli, Ruth Tomaselli and Johan Muller.

The first book to offer an historical overview of the press in relation to political economy. It offers a framework for media analysis, followed by case studies.

USA: Lake View Press. Hard $29.95 paper $12.95
Rest of the World: James Currey (11.95 sterling.

BROADCASTING IN SOUTH AFRICA (alternative title: CURRENTS OF POWER: STATE BROADCASTING IN SOUTH AFRICA) (1989). 277pp. ISBN 0-620-
11189-5 (paper) ISBN 0-941702-24-3 (hard)
Edited by Ruth Tomaselli, Keyan Tomaselli and Johan Muller.

Examines the history of radio and TV between 1920s and 1984,. Chapters cover ideology and technology, apartheid programming, SABC editorial policy, 'black' TV and radio, and South African radio and TV soap operas.

USA: Lake View Press ($14.95 paper; $29.95 hard) South Africa: CCMS and Anthropos (R33.95) Rest of the World: James Currey, Oxford (11.95 sterling).

THE ALTERNATIVE PRESS IN SOUTH AFRICA (1991). 236pp. Edited by Keyan Tomaselli and P Eric Louw. ISBN: 0-620-11190-9 (paper) ISBN 0-941702-30-8 (hard)

Focuses on the history of black newspapers from the time of the missionary press, examining struggles of this press and its editors at different periods. It takes the South African press story up to 1990.

USA: Lake View Press $14.95 paper; $35 cloth. South Africa: CCMS and Anthropos R43 Rest of the World: James Currey 11.95 sterling

VISUAL ANTHROPOLOGY AND CULTURE Intervention Press

LESOTHO VIDEO HERDERS PROJECT: EXPLORATIONS IN VISUAL ANTHROPOLOGY (1994) 128pp. By Chuck Scott. ISBN 87-89825-04- 7.

A critical overview of the anthropological assumptions and production practices of a video on the problems faced by peasant farmer in Lesotho. This case study examines the debates raised in visual anthropology, ethnographic film making and the method and practice of 'community video' theory.

Europe and British Commonwealth: Intervention Press. ECU15 South Africa: Anthropos R70 USA and Canada: Smyrna Press $16.60

RETHINKING CULTURE (1988) 152 pp. large format. Edited by Keyan Tomaselli ISBN 0-620-11500-9.

A critical appraisal of the world of culture and media in a South African context and consciousness permeated by struggles against apartheid. Of interest to anyone searching for more information about the situation in South Africa during the 1980s, especially with regard to cultural issues rarely addressed by the media in Europe.

Europe and Commonwealth: Intervention Press ECU12.00 South Africa: CCMS and Anthropos R25 USA: Lake View Press

APPROPRIATING IMAGES: THE SEMIOTICS OF VISUAL REPRESENTATION (1996) 318 pp. By Keyan Tomaselli. ISBN 87-89825-05-5.

"A lively and provocative introduction for students but which goes far beyond dispensing anecdotal wisdom, the preoccupation with production strategies and the self- absorbed recounting of personal histories which characterises so much of what passes today for 'visual anthropology'" (David Turton, University of Manchester)

Europe and Commonwealth: Intervention Press ECU 23.75 USA: Smyrna Press South Africa: CCMS

CINEMA AND FILM

THE CINEMA OF APARTHEID: RACE AND CLASS IN SOUTH AFRICAN FILM (1988) 300pp. By Keyan Tomaselli. ISBN 0-918266-19-X (paper). ISBN 0-941702-18-9 (hard).

"Tomaselli's bold, well-researched expose of the history of an art form struggling in chains under apartheid [is] a fascinating and invaluable book for anyone interested in film, anywhere". (Nadine Gordimer).

Europe and Commonwealth: Routledge, London USA: Lake View and Smyrna Presses $11.95 paper; $29.95

MYTH, RACE AND POWER: SOUTH AFRICANS IMAGES ON FILM AND TV (1986). 126pp. By Keyan Tomaselli, Alan Williams, Lynette Steenveld and Ruth Tomaselli. ISBN 0-620-09003-0.

Examines films, videos and TV series made by local and overseas producers.

USA: Smyrna Press (via Cineaste): $15 South Africa: Anthropos R15.50

JOURNALS

CRITICAL ARTS: A JOURNAL FOR CULTURAL STUDIES ISSN 0256-0046. Biannual. Published by CCMS and co-edited with the Centre for Research in Media and Culture, Murdoch University, Perth, Australia.

European distributor: Intervention Press.

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PUBLISHERS' ADDRESSES

Anthropos Publishers, P O Box 4258, Cresta 2118, South Africa. Fax: + 27-11-333-2028. Tel: 011-337-3120 (Ask for Frans Boot).

CCMS: Centre for Cultural and Media Studies, University of Natal, Durban 4041, South Africa. Fax: + 27-31-260-1519. Tel: 031-260-2505. E-mail: Govends@mtb.und.ac.za

Intervention Press, Castenschioldsvej 7, Hojbjerg, Denmark. Fax: + 45-86-275-133. Tel: + 44-8627-2333. E-mail: Interven@inet.uni-c.dk

James Currey, 73 Botley rd, Oxford 0X2 0BS UK. Fax: 01865- 244111. Fax: 01865-246454

Lake View Press, P O Box 578299, Chicago, IL 60057, USA. Phone/fax: 312-935-2694. E-mail: pelitz@artic.edu

Smyrna Press, P O Box 021803-GPO, Brooklyn, NY 11202, USA. d gender'

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