Contemporary Arab broadcast media / [electronic resource]
Lahlali, El Mustapha,author.
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-173) and index.
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 02 Oct 2015).
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.
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.
Al Jazeera (Television network)
Alhurra (Television network)
Al-Arabia (Television network)
Television broadcasting