In this thought-provoking volume, experts explore the disturbing ramifications of portrayal of the Middle East by the U.S. media; analyze the stereotypes and misconceptions that Americans have of Arabs, Iranians, and other Middle Easterners; and discuss the far-reaching political and cultural impact of the United States on the Middle East. Focusing on the U.S. media (books, magazines, newspapers, motion pictures, television) coverage and portrayal of Arabs, Palestinians, the Intifada, Middle Eastern women, Iran, Islam, Turkey, and the Persian Gulf War, the book also examines the impact of motion picture classics on young children and the perceptions of American students relative to the Middle East.
College students, educators, media professionals, policy makers, researchers, writers, and all those concerned about political communication, cross-cultural education, media effects, and international communication will find startling information about a critical topic on which very little has been written.

The U.S. Media and the Middle East: Image and Perception (Contributions to the Study of Mass Media and Communications)

Politics & Social Sciences

Kamalipour, Yahya R.

Kamalipour, Yahya

Social Sciences

Praeger

Develop an understanding of significant economic, cultural, legal, social, and political issues in the exciting field of global communication with Diggs-Brown's GLOBAL COMMUNICATION presents. From history and theories to future trends, this indispensable and highly informative volume brings together illuminating writings and diverse perspectives by prominent scholars in mass media, journalism, and international studies.

Global Communication

Business & Money

Industries

Cengage Learning'

In addition to being comprehensive in its coverage, this edited text brings together some of the foremost scholars in international communication. The book offers diverse perspectives on a wide range of issues and topics, including development of international communication, culture and communication, global news and information flow, theories of international communication, communication and national development, global media corporations, international broadcasting, the politics of global communication, information technologies, global communication law, global advertising and public relations. GLOBAL COMMUNICATION is not only up-to-date, it is supported by a Web site, "Global Media Monitor," that provides a wealth of supplementary information to instructors and teachers.

Global Communication (with InfoTrac) (Wadsworth Series in Mass Communication and Journalism)

In addition to being comprehensive in its coverage, this edited text brings together some of the foremost scholars in international communication. The book offers diverse perspectives on a wide range of issues and topics, including development of international communication, culture and communication, global news and information flow, theories of international communication, communication and national development, global media corporations, international broadcasting, the politics of global communication, information technologies, global communication law, global advertising and public relations. GLOBAL COMMUNICATION is not only up-to-date, it is supported by a Web site, "Global Media Monitor," that provides a wealth of supplementary information to instructors and teachers.

Global Communication (Non-InfoTrac Version)

Focusing on the Iranian presidential elections of 2009 and ensuing demonstrations in major cities across Iran and world, Media, Power, and Politics in the Digital Age provides a balanced discussion of the role and impact of modern communication technologies, particularly the novel utilization of "small digital media" vis-à-vis the elections and global media coverage. Written in a non-technical, easy to read, and accessible manner, the volume will appeal to scholars, students, policy makers and print professionals alike. To provide a global overview of media coverage and diverse perspectives on the controversial 2009 presidential election, this book consists of 24 original essays, covering issues from global media coverage to new media-social networking, from the ideological-political dimensions to the cultural facets of the elections. Organized in a cohesive manner, the writing styles and presentation remain varied and richly informative.

Media, Power, and Politics in the Digital Age: The 2009 Presidential Election Uprising in Iran

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers