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First comprehensive survey of the basic characteristics and major issues relating to mass media in 21 countries in the region.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments Introduction Afghanistan by Mohammad Houssain Razi Algeria by Laid Zaghlami Bahrain by Afaf Hamod and Elise K. Parsigian Cyprus by John E. Keshishoglou Egypt by Sonia Dabbous Iran by Abbas Malek and Mehdi Mohsenian Rad Iraq by Khalid Serhan Hurrat and Lisa Isabel Leidig Israel by Sam Lehman-Wilzig and Amit Schejter Jordan by Mohammad I. Ayish, Mohamed Najib El-Sarayrah, Ziyad D. Rifai Kuwait by Fayad E. Kazan Lebanon by Mahmoud M. Hammoud and Walid A. Afifi Libya by Karim Mezran Oman by Hana S. Noor Al-Deen Pakistan by Mazharul Haque Palestinian Media by Orayb Aref Najjar Qatar by Mohamed M. Arafa Saudi Arabia by Kuldip R. Rampal Syria by Arvind Singhal and Vijay Krishna Tunisia by Abdallah Hidri Turkey by Husamettin Unsal United Arab Emirates by Anantha S. Babbili and Sarwat Hussain Glossary Bibliographical Essay Index

About the Author

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).

Reviews

"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