Consumption, Media and the Global South

Mehita Iqani is Associate Professor in Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is her second book.

1. Introduction: The Mediation Of Global South Consumption 2. Globalization, Consumption And Power: Why Media Matter 3. Slum Tourism And The Consumption Of Poverty In Tripadvisor Reviews: The Cases Of Langa, Dharavi And Santa Marta 4. New Yuppies? Documentary Film Representations Of Middle Class Consumer Lifestyles In China And South Africa 5. Allegations Of Consumption: Wealth And Luxury In News Reports Of Corruption In South Africa And India 6. Celebrity Skin: Race, Gender And The Politics Of Feminine Beauty In Celebrity Selfies 7. Contesting Aspiration: Equality, Empowerment And Media Narratives About Consumption