1. Author(s): Mohamed Jarbuah and Sahar Abuzlam Title: Al Jazeera: The Number One Most Wanted Publisher: Al-Nidaa for Publishing & Distribution, Syria Year: 2002 Language: Arabic
Description: This book investigates the Al Jazeera phenomenon after discussing a number of issues related to Arab media in general. It also describes Al Jazeera’s financial capabilities, its contribution to the formation of a vibrant Arab public sphere, and its gains and losses during its coverage of the war in Afghanistan in particular. The authors investigate an unprecedented phenomenon in Arab media, which paved the way for the diversity of opinions and represented an ‘opposite direction’ to the existing journalistic practices in the Arab world. This work is not a personal memoir where the authors draw conclusions from their own personal convictions and experiences. Rather, it is an exploration of the pros and cons of Al Jazeera’s experience since its emergence and rise to globalism. 2. Author: Rahim Mazid
Title: Al Jazeera and the Conflict of Satellite Channels Publisher: International House for Cultural Investment, Cairo Year: 2002 Language: Arabic
Description: This book examines the role of satellite channels and the impact of the media on the life of Arab citizens. It deals specifically with the Al Jazeera channel since its inception in 1996 and the conditions in which it arose. The book discusses the news values that the channel adopts in its journalistic practice and provides more details of its operations, funding, human resources and technical capabilities. It looks at the ways in which Al Jazeera produces news according to its editorial policies, including the gathering, selection, editing and transmission processes. In addition, the book sheds light on the channels’ employees in terms of journalistic experiences, professional backgrounds, and different affiliations. The author presents all of these details from an analytical and critical perspective.
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