Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 106 pages
- Published by: Washington Institute for Near East Policy November 1, 2004
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0944029884
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0944029886
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Book Dimensions:
9.8 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
- Weighs: 10.4 ounces
Product Review
"BEACON OF HATRED is a must-read, the definitive study of al-Manar." --
Rohan Gunaratna, author of INSIDE AL-QAEDA: GLOBAL NETWORK OF TERROR"Jorisch has zeroed in on a sophisticated and effective anti-American propaganda operation. . ." --
Mouafac Harb, vice president and director of network news, Middle East Television Network (MTN)"Jorisch offers an articulate and detailed study of one of Hizballah's most important but least-studied means of influence." --
Daniel Byman, Georgetown University's School of Foreign Policy and Brookings Institution's Saban Center for Middle East Policy
Product Description
Includes CD-ROM containing real al-Manar Footage (with subtitles) This groundbreaking study explores Hizballahs official television mouthpiece, al-Manar television. Self-labeled the "station of resistance," Hizballah uses al-Manar as an effective weapon in its arsenal of war against both America and Israel. With viewers encouraged to carry out terrorist outrages and export the partys fiery brand of revolution, al-Manar has been a potent instrument in keeping the Arab world focused on Americas role in the region, furthering the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and building Hizballahs credibility. Drawing on extensive research, including interviews with Hizballah officials, Avi Jorisch delves into the stations history, provides an operational overview, and offers an in-depth content analysis of programming.