Political Silence of Youth in Togo Mobile Phones, Information and Civic (dis)Engagement

In the constrained socio-cultural, economic and political context of Sokodé, Central Togo, social hierarchies and distrust are defining factors for the intimacy of information. Towards this background, this book explores the usages and roles of mobile phones in everyday life in Sokodé, and links t...

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Main Author: Keja, Roos (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2022
Series:Connectivity and Society in Africa 1
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