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The Middle East in the Media

The Middle East in the Media Conflicts, Censorship and Public Opinion

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Publisher's Synopsis

Several long-lasting conflicts shape the Middle East and dominate its representation in local, regional and international media. Since the 1990s, the Arab media landscape has undergone a rapid transformation, and this is affecting both how news is covered and the ways in which information is broadcast.While new technologies emerge, such as Arab television and blogging, censorship is adapting to control output, with limited success. Jihadist and dissident websites, as well as TV channels owned and run by political groups such as Hezbollah, proliferate, and the Arab 'media wars' continue to mirror conflicts on the ground. The essays in this collection provide an up-to-date analysis of the Arab media sphere as well as its reflection and response in Western media.

About the Publisher

Saqi Books

"Anyone interested in Arab culture is aware of the invaluable role Saqi plays in making available pioneering, specialist and often controversial books that large publishers refuse to go near." The Times "Still issuing titles that stimulate and challenge - books with editorial audacity" Independent Saqi Books is an independent publishing house of quality general interest and academic books on North Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 1983 in London, Saqi's links with cutting edge and authoritative voices have led to a rigorous reassessment of Arab cultural heritage.

Book information

ISBN: 9780863566585
Publisher: Saqi Books
Imprint: Saqi Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 070.449956054
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 600g
Height: 153mm
Width: 242mm
Spine width: 29mm