Rosalind Coffey’s first book explores the cultural and political significance of British newspaper coverage of Africa during decolonisation. It argues that the press coverage not only influenced British policy and public attitudes, but also political and civic cultures in Africa. The book is the first in-depth study of the role of the British press in African decolonisation. It is also the first book to explore how British newspapers were received in Africa.
With the media covering global justice movements extensively today, the book is a timely exploration of transnational processes that effect (and inhibit) political and cultural transformations concerning colonialism.
Rosalind Coffey’s research examines the links between British newspaper coverage of Africa, public opinion, politics and culture. Rosie is a guest teacher at LSE, teaching on world history during the twentieth century. She has held a Senior Teaching Fellowship in African History at SOAS. Rosie has also taught an interdisciplinary course at LSE; and has won four teaching awards from the university.