The U.S. Media and the Middle East

In this thought-provoking volume experts explore the disturbing ramifications of portrayal of the Middle East by the U.S. media; analyze the stereotypes and misconceptions that Americans have of Arabs Iranians and other Middle Easterners; and discuss the far-reaching political and cultural impact of the United States on the Middle East. Focusing on the U.S. media (books magazines newspapers motion pictures television) coverage and portrayal of Arabs Palestinians the Intifada Middle Eastern women Iran Islam Turkey and the Persian Gulf War the book also examines the impact of motion picture classics on young children and the perceptions of American students relative to the Middle East.College students educators media professionals policy makers researchers writers and all those concerned about political communication cross-cultural education media effects and international communication will find startling information about a critical topic on which very little has been written.