Cabo Verde journalist and researcher Carlos Alberto Sá Nogueira Borges is set to present his book "As Disputas Políticas na Comunicação Social" in Portugal on November 6. The presentation will take place at the University of Beira Interior in Covilhã, Portugal, as part of the International Conference on Television and New Media. The conference this year will focus on the theme "Democracy in Times of Cholera".
The book analyzes the role of the Cabo Verdean press in shaping and disputing narratives around two significant moments in the country's history: the independence of Cabo Verde on July 5, 1975, and the first free and multiparty elections on January 13, 1991. The research examines the journalistic coverage of the weeklies A Semana and Expresso das Ilhas between 2007 and 2012.
According to the author, the book explores the relationships between social communication, political power, collective memory, and democratic culture. It seeks to understand how the media participate in the symbolic construction of history and the legitimation of different readings of the past and present. The author's research aims to contribute to the ongoing debate about the role of media in shaping public opinion and the dispute of political narratives.
Carlos Sá Nogueira's participation in the International Conference on Television and New Media aims to establish a connection between his research and some of the central issues affecting contemporary democracies. These issues include the role of media in shaping public opinion, the dispute of political narratives, and the profound transformations introduced by the new media and digital ecosystem.
The author has a personal connection to the University of Beira Interior, where he completed his studies in Communication Sciences. He will be presenting his book at the university in the company of two of his former professors. The conference will bring together academics, researchers, and media professionals to reflect on the role of television and new media in contemporary democratic societies.
The International Conference on Television and New Media will take place on November 5 and 6 at the University of Beira Interior. The event aims to promote discussion and reflection on the role of media in shaping democratic societies. Carlos Sá Nogueira's book presentation is part of this larger effort to explore the complex relationships between media, politics, and democracy.
The presentation of "As Disputas Políticas na Comunicação Social" is a significant event for the author, marking a milestone in his academic and professional career. The book is a result of his research efforts to understand the complex dynamics between media, politics, and democracy in Cabo Verde.
Key points
- Carlos Sá Nogueira to present book on politics and social communication in Portugal
- Book analyzes role of Cabo Verdean press in shaping narratives around independence and first free elections
- Author aims to contribute to ongoing debate about role of media in shaping public opinion and disputing political narratives
