Traditional System of Communication in Modern African Development: An Analytical Viewpoint

Wilson, D. (1987) | Africa Media Review, Vol. 1, No.2 pp. 87 -104.

Organizing a Television Service for Rural Areas

Wilson, D. (1987) | Africa Media Review, Vol.1 No.3 pp.36-48

Towards a Diachronic-synchronic View of Communication Policies in Africa

Wilson, D. (1989). | Africa Media Review Vol. 3 No. 2 pp. 26 -39

The Teaching of Human Rights in Nigeria: A Multi-Media Approach

Wilson, D. (1992) | In Social Education: The American Journal of National Council for the Social Studies, April/May Vol. 56, No. 4, pp. 227-228.

Dimensions of Meaning in Nonverbal Communication

Wilson, D. (1992) | Journal of Humanities, Vol.2 September pp 92-99.

Traditional Media Arts: An Aesthetic Appreciation of the Town Crier

Wilson, D. (1996) | Journal of the University Media and Aesthetics, Vol. 1, No. 1.

Review of Aesthetics: Artistic and Philosophical Dimension

Wilson, D. (2000) | In Journal of University Media and Aesthetics Vol. 1 No. 2 pp. 77 87.

The Mass Media and the Participatory Democratic Process: Mobilizing Nigerians for Elections

Wilson, D. (2003) | In Journal of Communication. Vol. 2. Nos.1 & 2.

Indigenous – Modern Communication Interface for Sustainable Environmental Development.

Wilson, D. (2006) | The Nigerian Journal of Communications vol. 4 Nos. 1 & 2 pp 7 – 17.

Mass Media Promotion of Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Bio-safety and Food Security Knowledge for Sustainable Development in Africa

Wilson, D. (2008) | In International Journal of African Culture, Politics and Development. Vol. 3 No. 2 Sept pp 172 – 187.

Research on Traditional Communication in Africa: The development and future directions

Wilson, D. (2008) | In African Communication Research Vol. No.1 Faculty of Social Sciences and Communication, St Augustine University of Tanzania, Mwanza – Tanzania pp 47 – 59.

Mass Media, Indigenous Language Broadcasting and National Development: A study of Selected Broadcasting Stations in Calabar Metropolis

Wilson, D. Ogri, Eric Ugor (2017) | TNJC Vol. 14, No. 1.

Bridging Communication Gaps In Nigeria Through Information Technology

Des Wilson (1999) | African Journal of Education and Information Management. Volume 2 Number 2

The Nature and Content of Communication Textbooks in the 21st Century: New Approaches, Dimension and Scope

Des Wilson | In Oshiotse A. Okwilagwe(ed), Nigeriana Stirling-Horden Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Communication Technology Imperatives, Volume 4

Language skills for Mass Communication

Wilson, D. (1986) | In Unoh, S. O. (ed). Use of English in Communication.

Towards Integrating Traditional and Modern Communication Systems.

Wilson, D. (1988) | In Akinfeleye, R (ed). Contemporary Issues in Mass Media for Development and National Security.
Lagos: Unimedia Publications pp 209 – 216.

Traditional Communication Media Systems

Wilson D. (1990) | In E. D. Akpan (ed) Communication Arts: Principles, Applications, Practices
Uyo: Modern Business Press, pp. 280 -287.

Writing Skills for the Journalist

Wilson, D. (1990) | In E.D. Akpan (ed) Communication Arts: Principles, Applications, Practices
Uyo: Modern Business Press, pp. 57 -70

Book Development and Production

Wilson, D. (1990) | In E. D. Akpan (ed) Communication Arts: Principles, Applications, Practices
Uyo: Modern Business Press, pp.96 -115

The Mass Media and Rural Development

Wilson D. (1991) | In Callix Udofia (ed) African Journalism in Perspective
Abak: Itiaba Publishers, ch 22 pp 201 206.

Traditional Media in Modern African Development

Wilson. D. (1991) | In S. F. Boafo (ed) Communication Teaching and Training Materials N.5 Module on Development Communication 3
Nairobi: African Council for Communication Education pp. 23-31.

A survey of traditional and modern mass media in cross River State

Wilson, D & Unoh, S. O. (1991) | In Unoh, S. O. (ed). Topical Issues in Communication Arts Vol. 2
Uyo: Modern Business Press pp 18 – 40.

A Taxonomy of Traditional Media in Africa

Wilson, D. (1998) | In Kwasi- Ansu-Kyeremeh (ed). Perspectives on Indigenous Communication in Africa. Vol. 1. Theory and Applications.
Lagos: School of Communication Studies. Ch. 3 pp. 27-50

Towards Effective Communication Policies and Strategies for Africa

Wilson, D. (1998) | In Kwasi Ansu-kyeremeh (ed) Perspectives on Indigenous Communication in Africa. Vol. 2 Dynamics and Future Directions.
Lagos: School of Communication Studies Ch. 14 pp. 233-243.

News Personification: The News as a Metaphor of Life

Wilson, D. (1999) | In David S. M. Koroma, Hilary Nwaozuzu and Abubakar Muazu (eds). Mass Communication and Nation Building in the Developing World. Vol. 1
Maiduguri: University of Maiduguri Printing Press. Ch. 12 pp. 188-207.

Human Rights, Academic Freedom, University Autonomy and Trade Unionism: The Challenges of a Transitional Society.

Wilson, D. (2002) | Keynote Address. Proceedings of the 17th Annual Congress of the Academy of Education held at the University of Uyo
November. Okon E. Ekpo and U. M. O. Ivowi (eds) pp xi- xxxv.

Basic and Modern Communication Systems in Nigeria.

Akpan, E. D, Wilson, D. E. & Mboho, N. A. (2004) | In Abasiattai, N. B., Ukpong, I. I. & Esenowo, G. J.
Uyo: University of Uyo Press, ch. 17 pp 281 - 294

Basic African Communication Systems

Wilson, D. (2006) | In Wilson, D (ed) Fundamentals of Human Communication
Ibadan: Stirling Horden Publishers pp 1 – 20.

Communication Arts: Some basic facts

Wilson, D. and Ekanem, I. (2006) | In Wilson, D (ed). Fundamentals of Human Communication.
Ibadan: Stirling – Horden Publishers pp 20 – 34.

Psycholinguistic Foundations of Communication

Wilson, D. and Itek, M. (2006) | In Wilson, D (ed) Fundamentals of Human Communication.
Ibadan Stirling Horden Publishers pp 35 – 58.

Traditional Communication: The Encoding and Decoding Processes

Wilson, D. & Itek, M. (2006) | In Nwosu, I. E. & Nsude (eds) Trado-Modern Communication Systems.
Enugu: Immaculate Publications Ltd, pp. 57 – 64.

Information Technology in a Traditional Society: In search of Relevance.

Wilson, D. (2007) | In Nwosu, I. E & Soola, E. O. (eds). Communication in Global, ICTs & Ecosystem Perspectives: Insights from Nigeria.
Enugu: Precision Publishers Limited pp

Traditional Communication and Peace Building in the Niger Delta

Wilson, D. (2009) | In Wilson, D (ed). Communication Approaches to Peace Building in Nigeria.
Uyo: African Council for Communication Education.

The Nigerian Third Term Project: A Public Relations Practitioner’s Phantasm

Wilson, D. (2012) | In Wilson, D. Ettefit A. and Udoakah, N. (eds). Critical Issues in Public Relations and Communication.
Uyo: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Akwa Ibom State Chapter

An Assessment of the Campaign Messages of Nigeria’s Two Major Political Parties during the 2015 General Elections

Wilson D. and Ekpe, E. (2016) | In Wilson, D. (ed) Mass Media and the Electoral Process in Nigeria.
Uyo: BSM Resources Ltd.

Communication for National Economic Development in Nigeria.

Wilson, D. (2017) | In Wilson, D. (ed). Communication and Economic Development.
Uyo: ACCE.

Ethnocommunicology, Neo-African Communication System and Mediamorphosis in Nigeria

Wilson, D. and Agbasimelo, Chioma(2020) | In Okunna Chinyere S,(ed) Communication and Media Studies: Multiple Perspectives.
Enugu: New Generation Educare.

Communication Theory and Research: A General Overview

Des Wilson (1999) | In Communication, Media and Conflict Management, Ikechukwu Nwosu and Des Wilson

Cultism in Tertiary Institutions

Wilson, D. ed. (2000) | In Cultism: Evil Unlimited. Uyo: Peace on Campus Initiative, University of Uyo, Uyo

Communication and Social Action

Wilson, D. (1997) | Port Harcourt: Footstep Publication

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Ibibio, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba translations)

Wilson, D. ed. (2000) | Lagos: Amnesty International Nigeria.

Communication Approaches to Peace Building in Nigeria

Wilson, D. ed. (2009) | Uyo: African Council for Communication Education.

Communication for Social Change and Development

Wilson, D. ed. (2011) | Uyo: African Council for Communication Education.

Science Health and Environmental Communication

Wilson, D. & Batta, H. eds. (2013) | Ibadan: University Press.

Ethnocommunicology, Trado-Modern Communication and Mediamorphosis in Nigeria.

Wilson, D. (2015) | 44th Inaugural Lecture, University of Uyo, Uyo: University of Uyo Press, Ltd.

Communication and Economic Development

Wilson D. ed. (2017) | Uyo: ACCE.

Traditional System of Communication in Modern African Development: An Analytical Viewpoint

Wilson, D. | Biennial Conference of the African Council of Communication Education (ACCE) held at the International Conference Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe, October 1986.

Towards a Diachronic-synchronic View of Communication Policies in Africa

Wilson D. | Paper presented at the Biennial Conference of the African Council on Communication Education (ACCE), held at Jos Hill Station Hotel, October, 1988.

Traditional Media Arts: An Aesthetic Appreciation of the Town Crier

Wilson, D. | Paper presented at the Inaugural Conference of the University of Media and Aesthetic Association at the University of Uyo, Uyo, June 1-6, 1995.

Formal and Informal Channels of Mass Mobilization

Paper presented at the NIMCA Conference at the University of Cross River State, May 26- 28, 1988.

Developing and Promoting Nigeria’s Cultural Artefacts for National Economic Self-Reliance

Akwa Ibom State Paper presented at the 8th National Festival of Arts and Culture, Economy and National Development held in Bauchi, 13-16 December, 1989.

Development Journalism and the Prospect for Rural Transformation in Nigeria

Paper Presented at the 1st Akwa Ibom Council Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists Symposium held at the State Library, Uyo, on October 10, 1989.

The Mass Media, Rural Development and Cultural Domination in Nigeria

Paper presented at the Month of June Lecture, GRASAS Week 1990, the Graduate Students Association, University of Calabar, June 13, 1990.

Structural Mental Adjustment: Persuasion in a Technological Society

Keynote Paper presented at the Launching of the N 1m ultra-modern Consultancy Research and Craft Centre Equipment on Thursday, October 21, 1993 at the Multipurpose Hall, Governor’s Office Annex. Uyo.

Community Relations and Development in Nigeria’s Industrial Sector

Paper Presented at the National Public Relations Workshop on Effective PR inputs in private and public sectors held at the Concord Hotel, Owerri, 8 -10 December, 1993.

Evaluating Public Relations Programmes

Paper presented at the National Public Relations Workshop on Effective PR inputs in Private and public sectors held at the Imo Concorde Hotel, Owerri, 8 -10 December, 1993.

Communication and Social Change in Africa

Paper presented at the Department of Communication Arts Staff Seminar at the Postgraduate Seminar Room on Thursday 27 April, 1995.

African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) AGM/Annual Conference, University of Uyo, Uyo August, 2003.