the story of the network that is rattling governments and redefining modern journalism El-Nawawy, Mohammed 1968- creator Iskandar, Adel. text bibliography cou Boulder, Colo Westview c2003 2003 monographic eng

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240 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 23 cm. "Al-Jazeera, the independent all-Arab television news network based in Qatar, has emerged as ambassador for the Arab world in the events following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States and the war waged in Afghanistan. More than a channel reporting the news as it happens, Al-Jazeera (Arabic for "the island") has access to the Arab world and is "scooping" the Western media conglomerates. We are what we watch -- Major league channel in a minor league country -- Battle for the Arab mind -- Big voice, tiny country: Al-Jazeera in Qatar -- Boxing rings: Al-Jazeera's talk shows -- Hero or heretic? Al-Jazeera and Arab governments -- Al-Jazeera scoops the world -- Al-Jazeera and the West: the love-hate relationship. Mohammed El-Nawawy, Adel Iskandar. ""Updated with a new epilogue""--Cover. Originally published: 2002, with subtitle: how the free Arab news network scooped the world and changed the Middle East. Includes bibliographical references (p. 225-229) and index. Al Jazeera (Television network) Mass media Political aspects Arab countries Mass media and public opinion Arab countries Television broadcasting of news Arab countries 070.195 0813341493 2004301558 040723 20181127183336.0 7296