Consumption, Media and the Global South

What does consumption in the global south signify, and how are its complexities communicated in media discourses? This book looks at the media representation of consumer culture in Africa, China, Brazil and India through case studies ranging from celebrity selfies, to travel websites, news reports and documentary film.

"Consumption, Media and the Global South makes a distinctive contribution to understanding contemporary consumption. Iqani reveals innovative insights into aspects of the transnational global south. The book should be welcomed by anyone interested in representation and its discontents, as it provides new perspectives on basic economic and political issues of aspiration, development and consumption." - Jonathan Schroeder, Rochester Institute of Technology, USA

Autorentext
Mehita Iqani is Associate Professor in Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is her second book.

Inhalt

1. Introduction: The Mediation Of Global South Consumption
   
   2. Globalization, Consumption And Power: Why Media Matter
   3. Slum Tourism And The Consumption Of Poverty In Tripadvisor Reviews: The Cases Of Langa, Dharavi And Santa Marta
   4. New Yuppies? Documentary Film Representations Of Middle Class Consumer Lifestyles In China And South Africa
   5. Allegations Of Consumption: Wealth And Luxury In News Reports Of Corruption In South Africa And India
   6. Celebrity Skin: Race, Gender And The Politics Of Feminine Beauty In Celebrity Selfies
   7. Contesting Aspiration: Equality, Empowerment And Media Narratives About Consumption