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Voices of the New Arab Public: Iraq, al-Jazeera, and Middle East Politics Today
Paper, 320 pages, 4 tables
ISBN: 978-0-231-13449-1
$18.50
/ £11.00
February, 2006
Cloth, 320 pages, 4 tables
ISBN: 978-0-231-13448-4
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"In Voices of the New Arab Public... Marc Lynch does an excellent job of appraising the impact of this change." — Philip Seib, Dallas Morning News
" 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, Meida International AustraliaMelbourne University
"A worthwhile read for academics and policy makers alike." — Joana Odencrantz, Middle East Policy
"Voices of the New Arab Public is an unusually compelling book that examines a crucial issue for the Arab world, Europe, and the United States. Marc Lynch's clear and persuasive arguments add vividness and immediacy to discussions of the role of Iraq in the emergence of an Arab public sphere. The events of September 2001 and those following the invasion of Iraq make an understanding of this issue particularly urgent." — Dale F. Eickelman, Dartmouth College, coeditor of New Media in the Muslim World: The Emerging Public Sphere
"Marc Lynch’s work is a unique and valuable contribution to understanding issues vital to Americans. Its wealth of detail on what Arabs discuss among themselves will help Westerners understand the true nature of Arab media and opinion. Marc Lynch lets us listen to ongoing Arab discussions Westerners rarely hear." — Ambassador William Rugh, author of Arab Mass Media: Newspapers, Radio, and Television in Arab Politics