Contemporary Arab Broadcast Media

By El Mustapha Lahlali

Book Overview

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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0748639098
• ISBN13: 9780748639090
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher