Arab Media : Polity Press : 9780745645346 : 0745645348 : 08 Apr 2011 : "This book provides an in-depth, comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of all forms of Arab media in light of the current technological, political and socio-economic leaps that are being witnessed in the globalization era. A highly needed contribution and a great read for media scholars and students."---Mohammed el-Nawawy, Queens University of Charlotte "This book offers a useful overview of an array of media channels in the Arabic-speaking world. Authored by leading scholars in the field, the book discusses the trials and tribulations of the Arab media, their role in state-building, regional inter-state rivalries, social change and counter-hegemony, It will be of great interest to regional specialists and others from a variety of inter-disciplinary backgrounds."---Yasir Suleiman, Cambridge University "Arab Media joins other contemporary books in exploring recent developments in Middle East mass communication. Tho