Includes bibliographical references (pages 180-195) and index.

"How do the communication practices of governments, NGOs and social movements enhance opportunities for citizen-led change? In this inci sive book, Thomas Tufte makes a call for a fundamental rethinking of wh at it takes to enable citizens? voices, participation, and power in pro cesses of social change. Drawing on examples ranging from the Indignado s movement in Spain to media activists in Brazil, from rural community workers in Malawi to UNICEF?s global outreach programs, he presents cut ting-edge debates about the role of media and communication in enhancin g social change. He offers both new and contested ideas of approaching social change from below, and highlights the need for institutions ? go vernments and civil society organizations alike ? to be in sync with th eir constituencies. Communication and Social Change provides essential insights to students and scholars of media and communications, as well as anyone concerned with the practices and processes that lead to citi zenship, democracy and social justice"-- Provided by publisher.