Böcker av Yahya R. Kamalipour

A diverse group of international scholars provides unique perspectives on contemporary global crises and their intersection with the media of public communication. Contributors draw upon a range of compelling theoretical frameworks and methodologies, situating each chapter in the wider literature within a nuanced and complex historical context.

Examines how peoples of other nations perceive the U.S., how media of other nations portray the U.S., and how exported media products impact the U.S. image around the world.

Focusing on the Iranian presidential elections of 2009 and ensuing demonstrations in major cities across Iran and world, Media, Power, and Politics in the Digital Age provides a balanced discussion of the role and impact of modern communication technologies, particularly the novel utilization of "small digital media" vis-à-vis the elections and global media coverage. Written in a non-technical, easy to read, and accessible manner, the volume will appeal to scholars, students, policy makers, and print professionals alike.