| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 178 pages) |
| Contents |
1. Historical development of the Arab media -- 2. Globalization, democracy and the Arab media -- 3. Al-Jazeera, Al-Hurra and Al-Arabiya: Different Channels or three sides of the same triangle? -- 4. The Arab media and the discourse of conflict |
| Summary |
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 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-173) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Al Jazeera (Television network)
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Alhurra (Television network)
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Al-Arabia (Television network)
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| SUBJECT |
Al-Arabia (Television network) fast |
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Al Jazeera (Television network) fast |
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Alhurra (Television network) fast |
| Subject |
Television broadcasting -- Arab countries
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Television & Video.
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PERFORMING ARTS -- Television -- History & Criticism.
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Television broadcasting
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Arab countries
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780748646999 |
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074864699X |
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0748639098 |
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9780748639090 |
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0748671307 |
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9780748671304 |
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1283221756 |
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9781283221757 |
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9786613221759 |
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6613221759 |
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