This book explores the thesis that civic cynicism in African countries is a major obstacle to the consolidation of democracy, and that the African press should address the problem not just among leaders, but also among the general populace.

Uncertain Prospects for Democracy The Emergent Independent Press Journalism Values and the African Press Civic Cynicism and African Press's Mission Consolidating Democracy: Issues and Challenges The Press and Democracy in Nigeria's First Republic Press Support for Military Interventions Press Re-embrace of Democracy Civic Cynicism and Chaotic Democracy Combating Civic Cynicism