Mass Media in the Middle East: A Comprehensive Handbook

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This is the very first handbook to offer a comprehensive survey of mass media in 21 Middle Eastern countries. Knowledgeable Middle Eastern media experts unfold the little known but timely information about the region and compendiously discuss communication philosophies, newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, motion pictures, media regulations, ownership patterns, news agencies, new technologies, external media services, and the role of media in national development in 21 country chapters. In addition to providing information about domestic and international media services, broadcast programming (domestic and imported), and print media contents, each chapter integrates geographical, social, political, religious, and economic factors to enhance our understanding of each country's mass media structure. Undergraduate and graduate students, educators, researchers, journalists, international media consultants, and media specialists will find this premier handbook an invaluable resource.

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"Many who teach undergradate courses in international media will find [this book] very helpful as resource material."- Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media
Many who teach undergradate courses in international media will find [this book] very helpful as resource material.- Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media
Most impressive about this work is the objectivity, honesty, and realism of this book....The participants in this great work certainly add a precious contribution to the body of international communication knowledge. This work is a must for all communication scholars, students, writers, public relations practitioners, correspondents, reporters, etc. It is, as well, a textbook reference, and guide to mass communication in the Middle East. I would also recommend it for political science and multicultural studies students and scholars.-Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly
Written in a very accessible language and format, the book can be useful both as a quick reference and as a backgrounder for students or professionals involved in Middle East media and comunications.-Bulletin of Regional Cooperation in the Middle East
"Written in a very accessible language and format, the book can be useful both as a quick reference and as a backgrounder for students or professionals involved in Middle East media and comunications."-Bulletin of Regional Cooperation in the Middle East
"Most impressive about this work is the objectivity, honesty, and realism of this book....The participants in this great work certainly add a precious contribution to the body of international communication knowledge. This work is a must for all communication scholars, students, writers, public relations practitioners, correspondents, reporters, etc. It is, as well, a textbook reference, and guide to mass communication in the Middle East. I would also recommend it for political science and multicultural studies students and scholars."-Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly

Author Bio

YAHYA R. KAMALIPOUR is Professor of Mass Communication and Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Communication and Creative Arts, Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, Indiana. HAMID MOWLANA is Professor of International Relations and the founding Director of the International Communication Program at the American University, Washington, DC. He is President of the International Association of Mass Communication Research (IAMCR/AIERI).