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Al-Jazeera: The Inside Story of the Arab News Channel That is Challenging the West
by
Hugh Miles
With more than fifty million viewers, Al-Jazeera is one of the most widely watched news channels in the world. It’s also one of the most controversial. Now, journalist Hugh Miles uncovers the true story behind the Arab world’s most influential outlet. Financed by one of the wealthiest countries in the world, Al-Jazeera quickly established itself as the premier news channel...more
Paperback, 448 pages
Published
January 11th 2006
by Grove Press
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This book gave not only a very detailed account of Al-Jazeera's history, but also gave a detailed picture of Middle East regional and global political contexts in relation to the station, displaying the complex situation that is Al-Jazeera's existence in a very clear manner, even for those who are unfamiliar with the region. Great background reading for anyone who has anything to do with the Middle East and Arabic-speaking world.
I read this over 4 years ago and it was such a pretty good read. Very insightful as to how the network functions, who is behind its finances, and how it came to existence in the first place. Strongly recommended if you are one with endless questions regarding the subject matter.
Unbelievably insightful book. Well put together and superp to read
Extremely well researched and full of insight from experts and sources within AJ and in the Arab world. At times Miles' prose is textbookish - it's easy to see this being used in a college-level journalism/media course. Those with a passing familiarity with current events in the Middle East will appreciate the book; there's also plenty of detail on the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
Not my usual pleasure read but am glad I struggled through it as it clarified a lot of world issues for me. The 4 star is not necessarily an enjoyment rating but feel it has certainly contributed to a better understanding of conflict in the Middle East for me and enhanced awareness of media bias generally.
Oct 13, 2007
Dawn
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone interested in the modern Middle East
Shelves:
middle-east,
non-fiction
Al Jazeera is a much more complicated organization than it is credited for in the US media. It is one that is evolving in reaction to the world in which it exists - not that of the United States. A fascinating look inside the modern Middle East
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