Overview
- Challenges existing theories in the field of media studies in light of changing realities including audience demographics, communications technology and socio-political dynamics in the Muslim world and Muslim communities in the West
- Questions the extent to which the clash of civilisations and Orientalism remain relevant to the study of media coverage of Islam and Muslims
- Unique in its focus on the uses of social media and their implications not only for mass media but also conventional media effects theories
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“The book shows how media affect Western public opinion and audiences’ perceptions and understanding of Islam and Muslims. … It constitutes a useful reading for those who are interested in media studies, public opinion, politics and international relations.” (Marwa Fikry Abdel Samei, Journal of Global Analysis, Vol. 6 (1), January, 2016)
'At a time when Muslims are ever more prominent in international news, what more can be said about the relationship between Muslims and the media? Including primary research and scholarly debate with first hand experiences of journalists reporting on the ground, this book makes a significant and engaging contribution. With an international outlook and chapters focusing on news production and the role of new technologies the authors widen the scope of study in this important area. Essential reading for newsmakers and analysts alike.' - Elizabeth Poole, Keele University, UK
'With their study of the conflicts, crises, and contexts of thissensitive subject, the authors have certainly contributed to a better understanding of the media, its logic, and the complexities of the Muslim world. Anyone covering the Middle East and those interested in the role the media plays in shaping our opinions will profit from this book.' - Tessa Szyszkowitz, LSE Review of Books, 2014
"Media Framing of the Muslim World could contribute to classes on media and society and media and religion as supplementary reading...its discussion of how and why the West often misunderstands the world's second largest religion is provocative, timely, and accessible and deserves consideration." - John P. Ferré, Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly
Authors and Affiliations
About the authors
Jacqui Ewart is Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies at Griffith University, Australia, and formerly worked as a journalist and media manager.
John Martinkus is Lecturer in Journalism, Media and Communications at the University of Tasmania, Australia, and has two decades of experience as a journalist and foreign correspondent in Afghanistan, East Timor, Indonesia and Iraq.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Media Framing of the Muslim World
Book Subtitle: Conflicts, Crises and Contexts
Authors: Halim Rane, Jacqui Ewart, John Martinkus
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137334831
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Media & Culture Collection, Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: Palgrave Macmillan, a division of Macmillan Publishers Limited 2014
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-137-33481-7Published: 05 June 2014
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-137-33482-4Published: 05 June 2014
eBook ISBN: 978-1-137-33483-1Published: 08 June 2014
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: VIII, 205
Topics: Media Studies, Middle Eastern Culture, International Relations, Islam, Film History