Journalism Cultures in Sierra Leone: Between Global Norms and Local Pressures

This book provides novel insights into the perspectives of journalists in Sierra Leone and on their work by examining their perceived journalistic values and the influences that shape them. It treats journalism as an occupational identity and as a community that works on the foundation of the sub-Saharan African philosophies that exalts communal values in every sphere of life.

When journalists speak about their social function in society and values, they are sharing both their individual kn...