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Yehia Ghanem

Al Jazeera, Freedom of the Press, and Forecasting Humanitarian Emergencies

Al Jazeera, Freedom of the Press, and Forecasting Humanitarian Emergencies

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This book explores how Al Jazeera and its news coverage became a force for change politically,socially, and culturally in the Middle East and Arab world. It identifies a significant relationship between Al Jazeera's news coverage and the ability to forecast international humanitarian actions, and explores the potential for continued partnership between humanitarian actors and news organizations to identify crises in their early stages. It also examines the distinct, original lexicon developed by Al Jazeera for humanitarian affairs and how it influenced international media stylebooks and changed humanitarian coverage on key global issues.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This book delves into the profound impact of Al Jazeera and its news coverage on the political, social, and cultural landscape of the Middle East, particularly the Arab world. It explores the pre-Al Jazeera and post-Al Jazeera representations of humanitarian crises, highlighting a potential partnership between news organizations and humanitarian actors. By tracing the evolution of the news network, the book sheds light on how Al Jazeera has influenced change in the Global South. The research identifies a significant relationship between Al Jazeera's news coverage and the ability to forecast international humanitarian actions, both politically and militarily. Additionally, it explores the potential for continued collaboration between humanitarian actors and news organizations to identify crises in their early stages. Furthermore, the book examines the unique lexicon developed by Al Jazeera for humanitarian affairs, showcasing how the network influenced international media stylebooks and shaped humanitarian coverage on key global issues.

A captivating exploration of Al Jazeera's news operation, this book appeals to students and scholars of media studies, political communication, journalism, international politics, and the media, as well as Arab media enthusiasts. Its insights into the network's influence on the Middle East and beyond are invaluable, offering a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics shaping our world.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367515751

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