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Author: Marc Lynch
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 2.20cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9780231134484
ISBN 10: 0231134487
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 04 January 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Language: English
Reviews
In Voices of the New Arab Public... Marc Lynch does an excellent job of appraising the impact of this change. -- Philip Seib Voices of the New Arab Public is a closely argued and highly provocative study. -- John R. Bradley, Newsweek No other has addressed the intersection between the media and the prospects for social change in such a meaningful way. -- Sally Bland, Jordan Times Lynch's authoritative and exciting book, rooted in local knowledge, urgently demands that we engage with this modern Arab world. -- Jean Seaton, New Statesman This study is lucidly written, and an excellent discussion of the true nature of the Arab media and opinion... Highly recommended. -- Choice Lynch offers a fascinating study of the history, present day, and future of new voices flourishing in the middle east. -- Michael J. Carson, The Midwest Book Review A highly scholarly study, extensively researched, well documented, and lucidly written, combining a wealth of data and keen analysis. -- Mahmud A. Faksh, Perspectives on Politics A wonderful read. -- Soek-Fang Sim, Global Media and Communication A must-read work for anyone interested in political communication, civil society, democratization or transformation process in Arab societies. -- Carola Richter, Transnational Broadcasting Studies Lynch has performed a methodological breakthrough. -- Jon W. Anderson, Middle East Studies Journal A great read for readers who want a Western scholar's insight on the trends of the new Arab public. -- Tal Azran, Melbourne University, Meida International Australia A worthwhile read for academics and policy makers alike. -- Joana Odencrantz, Middle East Policy An empirically rich and challenging statement about the political effects of the new media.
Author Information
Marc Lynch is associate professor of political science at George Washington University and the Elliott School of International Affairs. He is the author of State Interests and Public Spheres: The International Politics of Jordan's Identity, and his articles on the Arab media and Iraq have appeared in the The Wilson Quarterly, Foreign Affairs, the International Herald Tribune, and Middle East Report, among other publications. He also runs the influential Middle East politics blog, Abu Aardvark (www.abuaardvark.com).
