The Lebanese Media : Anatomy of a System in Perpetual Crisis

This book presents an analysis of the current Lebanese media system. From a theoretical angle, it discusses the extent to which this system can be analyzed using the ideal types put forth by Hallin and Mancini in their seminal work __Comparing Media Systems__. Sarah El-Richani assesses the complex dimensions developed by the two scholars and utilizes their work as inspiration for a process of remodeling, amending the sub-indicators to identify salient factors and suggesting a new model. Featuring the views of over 60 stakeholders, this book gives a rare, critical, and concise account of the Lebanese media system. "Dedication"--"Foreword" -- "Acknowledgments" -- "Contents" -- "List of Abbreviations " -- "List of Tables" -- "Chapter 1: Introduction" -- "Notes" -- "Chapter 2: Theoretical Overview: Comparative Media Studies and the Lebanese State" -- "Comparative Research in the Field of Media and Communications" -- "Hallin and Mancini Framework" -- "The Four Dimensions" -- " Development of Media Market" -- " Political Parallelism" -- " Professionalization" -- " State Role" -- "The Three Models" -- " The Polarized Pluralist Model" -- " Democratic Corporatist Model" -- " The North Atlantic or Liberal Model" -- "Convergence and Other Considerations" -- "The Political System of Lebanon" -- "Historical Overview42" -- "Political System and Culture" -- "The Weak State" -- "Small State" -- "Notes" -- "Chapter 3: Anatomy of the Lebanese Media" -- "Role of the State and Non-State Actors" -- "Legal and Regulatory Framework" -- " Press Law" -- " Audiovisual Media Law and the National Audiovisual Council" -- " â#x80;#x9C;Rule of Lawâ#x80;#x9D; and Policy" -- " Campaign for the Amendment of the Media Laws" -- "Ministry of Information" -- "Télé Liban and the National News Agency" -- " The National News Agency140" -- "Political Parallelism" -- "Media Ownership" -- "Staff" -- "Guests and Content" -- "Partisanship of Media Audiences" -- "The Lebanese Press and Political Parallelism" -- "Professionalization" -- "Media Market" -- " " -- "Chapter 4: Moving Beyond: Amended Dimensions, Salient Factorsâ#x80;#x94;An Emerging Model" -- "Amended Dimensions" -- "Salient Factors" -- "State Size" -- "Crises." This Book Presents An Analysis Of The Current Lebanese Media System. From A Theoretical Angle, It Discusses The Extent To Which This System Can Be Analyzed Using The Ideal Types Put Forth By Hallin And Mancini In Their Seminal Work Comparing Media Systems. Sarah El-richani Assesses The Complex Dimensions Developed By The Two Scholars And Utilizes Their Work As Inspiration For A Process Of Remodeling, Amending The Sub-indicators To Identify Salient Factors And Suggesting A New Model. Featuring The Views Of Over 60 Stakeholders, This Book Gives A Rare, Critical, And Concise Account Of The Lebanese Media System. 1. Introduction -- 2. Theoretical Overview: Comparative Media Studies And The Lebanese State -- 3. Anatomy Of The Lebanese Media -- 4. Moving Beyond: Amended Dimensions, Salient Factors -- An Emerging Model -- 5. Conclusions, Contributions To The Field And Recommendations For Further Research. Sarah El-richani. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 199-221) And Index. Front Matter....Pages i-xix Introduction....Pages 1-4 Theoretical Overview: Comparative Media Studies and the Lebanese State....Pages 5-67 Anatomy of the Lebanese Media....Pages 69-171 Moving Beyond: Amended Dimensions, Salient Factors—An Emerging Model....Pages 173-191 Conclusions, Contributions to the Field and Recommendations for Further Research....Pages 193-198 Back Matter....Pages 199-228