James J Zaffiro
Biographic Data
| ID | 82183 |
|---|---|
| NAME | James J Zaffiro |
| GIVEN NAMES | James J |
| FAMILY NAME | Zaffiro |
| SIGNATURE | ZAFFIRO J J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Central College |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 36 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1986 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
In service of two masters: A political history of radio in pre-independence Botswana
This study identifies and critically analyses the major imperial (global and regional) political and economic factors and decisions that influenced and shaped the development of pre-independence radio broadcasting in the Bechuanaland Protectorate. With little or no consideration of the needs of the local population, two duelling imperialist powers – Great Britain and the Union of South Africa – negotiated, disagreed, and eventually virtually co- …
Broadcasting Reform and Democratization in Botswana
During the 1990s Botswana broadcasting underwent major, politically significant changes which will soon enable it to play a greater role in the democratization of politics and society. External and domestic influences on the government's decision to abandon its broadcasting monopoly are examined. The politics of broadcast deregulation and reform are analyzed. Special attention is devoted to processes leading to the introduction of commercial broa…
The Foreign Policy of Zimbabwe
Public Service Broadcasting: Policy developments towards 2000 - a review
Mpofu, A., Mahondo, S. & Tomaselli, K.G., eds. 1996. Public Service Broadcasting: policy developments towards 2000. Johannesburg: Anthropos. Reviewed by J.J. Zaffiro
United States Foreign Policy toward Africa: Incrementalism Crisis and Change
Kaunda and Southern Africa: Image and Reality in Foreign Policy
The Growth of the Media in the Third World. African Failures, Asian Successes
From Police Network to Station of the Nation: A Political History of Broadcasting in Botswana, 1927--1991
The Political Reality of Press Freedom in Zambia
Botswana: The Political Economy of Democratic Development
The authors investigate the factors that account for Botswana's exceptional economic and political development, the problem areas that might endanger its achievements, and its prospects within a changing Southern Africa
Press Freedom in Africa
Media Policy Development in Botswana: Patterns of Change and Continuity
After two decades of independence, a media policy is emerging in Botswana. Because of, among others, increased military and economic pressures, the Botswana government realized that it was time to determine a specific set of rules for the local media. The main cause for media freedom is, however, the democratic political culture which has shaped political life since independence. It is argued that both the media and the government acknowledge tha…
Political Change, Regime Legitimation and Zimbabwe Broadcasting: Lessons for a Post-Apartheid South Africa
(1992). Political Change, Regime Legitimation and Zimbabwe Broadcasting: Lessons for a Post-Apartheid South Africa? Critical Arts: Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 61-75
The U.S. and Botswana in the 1990s: Eroding continuity in a changing region
(1991). The U.S. and Botswana in the 1990s: Eroding continuity in a changing region. Journal of Contemporary African Studies: Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 18-44
Twin Births: African Nationalism and Government Information Management in the Bechuanaland Protectorate, 1957-1966
James J. Zaffiro, Twin Births: African Nationalism and Government Information Management in the Bechuanaland Protectorate, 1957-1966, The International Journal of African Historical Studies, Vol. 22, No. 1 (1989), pp. 51-77
Regional Pressure and the Erosion of Media Freedom in an African Democracy: The Case of Botswana
Regional pressure from South Africa has come to affects the unusually free exercise of media enjoyed in Botswana, suggesting a clear link between media freedom and government perceptions of legitimacy and security
Political Legitimacy and Broadcasting; the Case of Zimbabwe
Beyond Political Independence: Zambia's Development Predicament in the 1980's
Botswana: The Political Economy of Democratic Development
The authors investigate the factors that account for Botswana's exceptional economic and political development, the problem areas that might endanger its achievements, and its prospects within a changing Southern Africa
Broadcasting Reform and Democratization in Botswana
During the 1990s Botswana broadcasting underwent major, politically significant changes which will soon enable it to play a greater role in the democratization of politics and society. External and domestic influences on the government's decision to abandon its broadcasting monopoly are examined. The politics of broadcast deregulation and reform are analyzed. Special attention is devoted to processes leading to the introduction of commercial broa…
Twin Births: African Nationalism and Government Information Management in the Bechuanaland Protectorate, 1957-1966
James J. Zaffiro, Twin Births: African Nationalism and Government Information Management in the Bechuanaland Protectorate, 1957-1966, The International Journal of African Historical Studies, Vol. 22, No. 1 (1989), pp. 51-77
The Foreign Policy of Zimbabwe
Political Legitimacy and Broadcasting; the Case of Zimbabwe
From Police Network to Station of the Nation: A Political History of Broadcasting in Botswana, 1927--1991
Regional Pressure and the Erosion of Media Freedom in an African Democracy: The Case of Botswana
Regional pressure from South Africa has come to affects the unusually free exercise of media enjoyed in Botswana, suggesting a clear link between media freedom and government perceptions of legitimacy and security
The Growth of the Media in the Third World. African Failures, Asian Successes
The U.S. and Botswana in the 1990s: Eroding continuity in a changing region
(1991). The U.S. and Botswana in the 1990s: Eroding continuity in a changing region. Journal of Contemporary African Studies: Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 18-44
Political Legitimacy and Broadcasting; the Case of Zimbabwe
Beyond Political Independence: Zambia's Development Predicament in the 1980's
Regional Pressure and the Erosion of Media Freedom in an African Democracy: The Case of Botswana
Regional pressure from South Africa has come to affects the unusually free exercise of media enjoyed in Botswana, suggesting a clear link between media freedom and government perceptions of legitimacy and security
Twin Births: African Nationalism and Government Information Management in the Bechuanaland Protectorate, 1957-1966
James J. Zaffiro, Twin Births: African Nationalism and Government Information Management in the Bechuanaland Protectorate, 1957-1966, The International Journal of African Historical Studies, Vol. 22, No. 1 (1989), pp. 51-77
The U.S. and Botswana in the 1990s: Eroding continuity in a changing region
(1991). The U.S. and Botswana in the 1990s: Eroding continuity in a changing region. Journal of Contemporary African Studies: Vol. 10, No. 1, pp. 18-44
Media Policy Development in Botswana: Patterns of Change and Continuity
After two decades of independence, a media policy is emerging in Botswana. Because of, among others, increased military and economic pressures, the Botswana government realized that it was time to determine a specific set of rules for the local media. The main cause for media freedom is, however, the democratic political culture which has shaped political life since independence. It is argued that both the media and the government acknowledge tha…
Political Change, Regime Legitimation and Zimbabwe Broadcasting: Lessons for a Post-Apartheid South Africa
(1992). Political Change, Regime Legitimation and Zimbabwe Broadcasting: Lessons for a Post-Apartheid South Africa? Critical Arts: Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 61-75
The Political Reality of Press Freedom in Zambia
Botswana: The Political Economy of Democratic Development
The authors investigate the factors that account for Botswana's exceptional economic and political development, the problem areas that might endanger its achievements, and its prospects within a changing Southern Africa
Press Freedom in Africa
From Police Network to Station of the Nation: A Political History of Broadcasting in Botswana, 1927--1991
Kaunda and Southern Africa: Image and Reality in Foreign Policy
The Growth of the Media in the Third World. African Failures, Asian Successes
Public Service Broadcasting: Policy developments towards 2000 - a review
Mpofu, A., Mahondo, S. & Tomaselli, K.G., eds. 1996. Public Service Broadcasting: policy developments towards 2000. Johannesburg: Anthropos. Reviewed by J.J. Zaffiro
United States Foreign Policy toward Africa: Incrementalism Crisis and Change
The Foreign Policy of Zimbabwe
Broadcasting Reform and Democratization in Botswana
During the 1990s Botswana broadcasting underwent major, politically significant changes which will soon enable it to play a greater role in the democratization of politics and society. External and domestic influences on the government's decision to abandon its broadcasting monopoly are examined. The politics of broadcast deregulation and reform are analyzed. Special attention is devoted to processes leading to the introduction of commercial broa…
In service of two masters: A political history of radio in pre-independence Botswana
This study identifies and critically analyses the major imperial (global and regional) political and economic factors and decisions that influenced and shaped the development of pre-independence radio broadcasting in the Bechuanaland Protectorate. With little or no consideration of the needs of the local population, two duelling imperialist powers – Great Britain and the Union of South Africa – negotiated, disagreed, and eventually virtually co- …
Political science (17 works) · Law (14 works) · Politics (13 works) · Law (12 works) · African history and culture studies (11 works) · Political economy (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · African studies and sociopolitical issues (7 works) · Development economics (7 works) · Economics (7 works)