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Al Jazeera

by Yang Burzhome
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9798224733705
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Yang Burzhome
  • Publisher Imprint: Yang Burzhome
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  • Pages: 88
  • Original Price: USD 18.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 114 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Religion, Politics & State

For decades, the global narrative was dictated from London and New York. The news beamed into billions of homes presented a world seen through a single, powerful lens-one where the Global South was often a backdrop for crisis, a subject of pity, or a threat to be managed. Then, in 1996, a signal from the tiny Gulf nation of Qatar cracked the foundation of this information empire.

Al Jazeera: Voice of the Global South is a riveting geopolitical investigation into the news network that changed everything. This book is not just a media study; it's a journey into the heart of the twenty-first century's battle for narrative sovereignty.

You will discover:
The Inside Story: How Al Jazeera's funding model became a revolutionary tool for soft power, challenging giants like the BBC and CNN.
The Framing Wars: A deep dive into how the network reframed the "War on Terror," the Arab Spring, and the Palestinian struggle, offering a perspective that resonated with millions but terrified entrenched powers.
The Cyber Counter-Offensive: How the network adapted to digital repression, using VPNs and algorithmic resistance to bypass government censorship and Silicon Valley's biases.
The Human Cost: The shocking price its journalists pay, from the assassination of Shireen Abu Akleh to imprisonment and relentless legal warfare waged by authoritarian regimes.
The Critical Contradictions: An unflinching look at the network's own blind spots and biases, from its Pan-Arab focus to its relationship with the Qatari state.

Burzhome, Yang: -

Yang Burzhome is an independent researcher and a self-taught cultural anthropologist who passionately adopts an emic approach in his field studies, allowing for an in-depth understanding of cultures from within. This perspective reveals the intricate beliefs, values, and practices that define a community, seen through the eyes of its members.

Persuasive articles and op-eds that advocate for systemic change and amplify the voices of marginalized communities. As a versatile communicator, Yang effortlessly adapts to diverse client voices-from academic rigor to conversational warmth-ensuring clarity and impact in every word. Services include blogs, eBooks, website copy, and long-form editorial content that captivate and engage.

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