Arab television industries / Marwan M. Kraidy and Joe F. Khalil.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kraidy, Marwan M., 1972- author.

Khalil, Joe F., author.

Contributor:

British Film Institute.

Series:

International screen industries.

International Screen Industries

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Television broadcasting--Arab countries.

Television broadcasting.

Direct broadcast satellite television--Arab countries.

Direct broadcast satellite television.

Television and politics--Arab countries.

Television and politics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (200 pages).

Place of Publication:

Hampshire, [England] : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.

Summary:

In recent years, Arab television has undergone a dramatic and profound transformation from terrestrial, government-owned, national channels to satellite, privately owned, transnational networks. The latter is the Arab television that matters today, economically, socially and politically. The resulting pan-Arab industry is vibrant, diverse, and fluid - very different, the authors of this major new study argue, from the prevailing view in the West, which focuses only on the al-Jazeera network. Based on a wealth of primary Arabic language sources, interviews with Arab television executives, and the authors' personal and professional experience with the industry, this book tells the story of that transformation, featuring compelling portraits of major players and institutions, and captures dominant trends in the industry. Readers learn how the transformation of Arab television came to be, the different kinds of channels, how programs are made and promoted, and how they are regulated. Throughout, the analysis focuses on the interaction of the television industry with Arab regimes, business, societies and cultures.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

Contents

Introduction

1 A Short History of Arab Television

2 Pan-Arab Entertainment Channels

3 Niche Channels and Socio-cultural Change: Youth, Women and Religion

4 Pan-Arab News Channels

5 Ramadan: Drama, Comedy and Religious Shows in the Arab Sweeps

6 Television Policy and Regulation in the Arab World

Conclusion

Appendix I: Chronology

Appendix II: Interviews

Appendix III: Website Addresses of Institutions

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781839028380

1839028386

9781844575763

1844575764

OCLC:

965739787