13. Author: Marc Lynch Title: Voices of the New Arab Public: Iraq, Al Jazeera and Middle East Politics Today Publisher: Columbia University Press , US Year: 2006 Language: English
Description: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical rise of new Arab media and public spheres, in which Arabs attempt to break stereotypes and represent themselves, giving voice to views and ideas that are usually absent in both their state-controlled and western media. The emergence of satellite channels, like Al Jazeera, and the Internet created a new Arab public sphere outside the previous monopoly over the flow of information by Arab states. This public sphere recognizes the values of debate and difference, and allows disagreement. It forced politicians to justify their policies and created a new level of accountability. However, it is not clear if it will become a ‘liberal’ public sphere, full of diverse opinions, tolerant views, and free of state interference. 14. Author: Hugh Miles Title: Al Jazeera: The Inside Story of the Arab News Channel
that is Challenging the West Publisher: Grove Press, US Year: 2006 Language: English
Description: Al Jazeera is one of the most widely watched news channels in the world. It is also one of the most controversial network. Financed by one of the wealthiest countries in the world, Al Jazeera quickly established itself as the premier channel in the Arab world by covering events Arabs cared about in ways they had never seen before. However, accusations of ties to Al Qaeda continue to plague the channel. Its journalists have been accused of spying for everyone from Mossad to Saddam Hussein, sometimes simultaneously. With unprecedented access to the news channel’s key players, reporters, producers, and financiers, the author uncovers the full, behind-the-scene story of Al Jazeera’s meteoric rise and how its influence is shaping the course of the Arab world.
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