This handbook provides the first comprehensive reference book in English
about the development of mass and social media in all Arab countries.
Capturing the historical as well as current developments in the media
scene, this collection maps the role of media in social and political
movements.
Contributors include specialists in the field from North America,
Europe, and the Middle East. Each chapter provides an overview of the
history, regulatory frameworks and laws governing the press, and
socio-political functions of the media. While the geopolitical
complexities of the region have been reflected in the expert analyses
collectively, the focus is always the local context of each member
state. All 38 chapters consider the specific historical, political, and
media trajectories in each country, to provide a contextual background
and foundation for further study about single states or comparative
analysis in two or more Arab states.
Capturing significant technological developments and the widespread use
of social media, this all-inclusive volume on Arab media is a key
resource for students and scholars interested in journalism, media, and
Middle East studies.
