Contemporary Arab Broadcast Media

El Mustapha Lahlali

Published by Edinburgh University Press 2011

Contemporary Arab Broadcast Media

El Mustapha Lahlali

https://doi.org/10.1515/9780748646999

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A balanced introduction to the 3 major Arab media channels: Al-Jazeera, Al-Hurra and Al-Arabia

El Mustapha Lahlali presents a detailed study of the three dominant Arab media channels and their role post-9/11.

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.

Provides a critical overview of the development of Arab media
Examines the aims and impact of Al-Jazeera Arabic, Al-Hurra and Al-Arabia, and compares their broadcasting strategies, programmes and use of language
Includes comparative case studies of the coverage of the 2006 conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and US foreign policy

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	v
Acknowledgements Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
1. Historical Development of the Arab Media Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	9
2. Globalisation, Democracy and the Arab Media Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	51
3. Al-Jazeera, Al-Hurra and Al-Arabiya: Different Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	79
4. The Arab Media and the Discourse of Conflict Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	119
Conclusion Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	155
Notes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	161
Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	163
Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	175

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Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 192
Keywords: Islamic Studies

eBook

Published: June 6, 2011
ISBN: 9780748646999