Handbook of Communication for Development and Social Change

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The handbook provides a single reference on communication for development and social change, addressing how to craft effective communication strategies for major contemporary problems. It emphasizes cultural, interpretative, transdisciplinary, and integrated methodological premises, including participation, dialogue, respect for unique identities, triangulation, qualitative preference, and evidence-based use of methods.

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Jan Servaes Editor Handbook of Communication for Development and Social Change Handbook of Communication for Development and Social Change Jan Servaes Editor Handbook of Communication for Development and Social Change With 83 Figures and 60 Tables Editor Jan Servaes Department of Media and Communication City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Leuven, Belgium ISBN 978-981-15-2013-6 ISBN 978-981-15-2014-3 (eBook) ISBN 978-981-15-2015-0 (print and electronic bundle) [https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2014-3](https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2014-3) © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, speciﬁcally the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microﬁlms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a speciﬁc statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional afﬁliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, \#21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore Introduction This Handbook of Communication for Development and Social Change provides a single reference resource regarding communication for development and social change. Increasingly, one considers communication crucial to effectively tackle the major problems of today. Hence, the question being addressed in this handbook is,“Is there a right communication strategy?” Perspectives on sustainability, participation, and culture in communication have changed over time in line with the evolution of development approaches and trends, and in response to the need for effective applications of communication methods and tools to new issues and priorities. In essence, the coherence of Communication for Development and Social Change (CDSC) is expressed in its different common underlying premises. In all its diversity, such as in theory, method, medium, and region, it is characteriz

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