27. Author: Tariq Al-Shammari Title: Al Jazeera: A Channel, a Party, or a State Publisher: Modern Book House, Egypt Year: 2007 Language: Arabic
Description: This book tries to understand Al Jazeera’s editorial policies through an investigation of the political and ideological orientations of its talk show presenters. Knowing the orientations of the channel‘s key figures helps identify the extent of Al Jazeera’s independence vis-à-vis the state of Qatar. It also helps answer the recurring question whether Al Jazeera is really a neutral media organization or is it part of Qatar’s political and diplomatic agenda that plays a role in achieving the states goals and interests implicitly or explicitly. This book appeared years after the establishment of Al Jazeera, which has become the go- to channel for millions of Arab viewers. It presents different positions between supporters and opponents regarding its unique innovative approach to journalism in the Arab world. 28. Author: Josh Rushing Title: Mission Al Jazeera: Build a Bridge, Seek the Truth, Change the World Publisher: Palgrave McMillan, US Year: 2007 Language: English Description: Blending his riveting personal story with innovative ideas about how to win the war on terror, former marine, turned Al Jazeera reporter, Josh Rushing addresses the issues he was not allowed to talk about when he was in uniform. If the US is to win the war on terror, he explains, it has to interact with the media in order to control the way America is perceived. By refusing to appear on Al Jazeera, Western leaders allow people who disagree with the administration to represent the West to the Arab world in a skewed, negative way. By taking readers inside Al Jazeera, Rushing offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the controversial news channel and shows how the West can harness it to its advantage.
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