Contemporary Arab Broadcast Media (Paperback)

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

General

Imprint:	Edinburgh University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2011
First published:	2011
Authors:	El Mustapha Lahlali
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-7486-3908-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Media studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Islamic studies
LSN:	0-7486-3908-X
Barcode:	9780748639083

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