| Contemporary Arab Broadcast Media Contributor(s): Lahlali, El Mustapha (Author) |
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ISBN: 0748639098 ISBN-13: 9780748639090 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - General - Political Science - Technology & Engineering | Television & Video |
| Dewey: 384.554 |
| LCCN: 2011431333 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.75 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Arab world is currently undergoing a radical media revolution, with the launch of numerous satellite and cable channels. The era of state-controlled media is coming to an end as privately-owned channels emerge. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the broadcasting similarities and differences between Al-Jazeera, Al-Arabiya and Al-Hurra. It is distinct in its focus on both the discursive practices of these channels and the sociological aspects that contribute to their formation.Key Features*provides a critical overview of the development of Arab media*examines the aims, objectives and programmes of Al-Jazeera Arabic, Al-Hurra and Al-Arabiya*explores the impact of these channels on the Arabic public sphere*compares their broadcasting strategies, programmes and use of language*includes comparative case studies of their coverage of the 2006 conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, and the period following the 2003 invasion of Iraq |