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Covering Islam
how the media and the experts determine how we see the rest of the world
First published 1981 · 297 pages
A sharp, analytical dismantling of how Western media and experts construct public perception of the Middle East.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like putting on a pair of corrective lenses, bringing the hidden machinery of mass media and political expertise into sharp, uncomfortable focus. The pace is steady and deliberate, guiding the reader through a rigorous dissection of how Western public opinion regarding the Middle East and Iran is actively constructed rather than passively reported. The mood is serious and deeply intellectual, steeped in a critical atmosphere that challenges deeply held assumptions. Its prose is unusually sharp, cutting through the noise of press coverage to reveal the underlying political aspects of foreign perception. It will deeply satisfy readers who crave incisive media criticism and want to understand the invisible forces shaping global narratives.
- Mood
- intellectual
- serious
- provocative
- Tone
- sharp
- analytical
- critical
- incisive
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- media representation · shaping of public opinion · Western perception of the Middle East · the power of expertise
- The writing
- Sharp, analytical, and focused on dissecting complex political and media landscapes.
- The arc
- Moves from a baseline acceptance of media narratives to a critical, questioning awareness of how perceptions are manufactured.
- Who it's for
- Readers interested in media criticism, political science, and the mechanics of how Western public opinion is shaped.
Content notes
- discussions of political crises
- media bias
About the book
An unusually sharp look at the way in which the U.S. press and experts have dealt with the crisis in the Middle East and Iran.
Description from Open Library.
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