The influence of Al-Jazeera in the Arab world & the response of Arab governments

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" The influence of Al-Jazeera in the Arab world & the response of Arab governments "
Anthony A. Maalouf M. R. Kerbel

Document Type	:	Latin Dissertation
Language of Document	:	English
Record Number	:	52515
Doc. No	:	TL22469
Call number	:	‭1450673‬
Main Entry	:	Anthony A. Maalouf
Title & Author	:	The influence of Al-Jazeera in the Arab world the response of Arab governments\ Anthony A. Maalouf
College	:	Villanova University
Date	:	2008
Degree	:	M.A.
student score	:	2008
Page No	:	102
Abstract	:	Since its 1996 debut, Al-Jazeera has been a source of vexation to the traditionally autocratic governments in the Arab World. With its real-time, 24-hour cycle and uncensored nature of reporting and analyzing news, Al-Jazeera changed the Arab media's traditional role. It shifted from being compliant with governments to being critical. Is Al-Jazeera the new challenge to Arab governments for control of information? This thesis examines the various responses from Arab governments to Al-Jazeera coverage by conducting a literature review and qualitative study. Incorporating CNN Effect theory, I record observations regarding the response of Arab governments. Findings indicate an overall weakness in Arab governments' efforts to resist Al-Jazeera. Some that successfully resist the channel capitulate later. Al-Jazeera's ability to remain potent could contribute to the decline of the autocracy of Arab governments, particularly in controlling information. Although, recent developments in the Arab League hint that Al-Jazeera's impact is anything but certain.
Subject	:	Communication and the arts; Social sciences; Al-jazeera; Arab governments; Cnn effect; Mass media; Political communication; Satellite television; Journalism; Political science; International law; International relations; 0615:Political science; 0391:Journalism; 0708:Mass media; 0616:International relations; 0616:International law
Added Entry	:	M. R. Kerbel
Added Entry	:	Villanova University