ASAD IN SEARCH OF LEGITIMACY by Kedar, Mordechai ISBN 1902210743
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This text offers and analysis of the political domestic message of the Syrian Press.
The Syrian regime, ruled by the Ba'th socialist party and headed by presidents from the 'Alawi minority, faces problems of legitimacy vis-a-vis its people, which it tackles through powerful security organizations and the state media. The government media machine exists to express the regime's viewpoint in both local and external spheres, and to promote acceptance of the legitimacy of the Asad's presidency and government. The media also attempts to mobilize the masses to act in the service of the state by disseminating information which reflects Asad's position on current issues. The organs of the regime - army, party, security services, national and local authorities - are proclaimed as acting by order of the president. While personal commitment to the legitimacy of Hafiz al-Asad is the principal 'article of faith', this message is supported by complementary messages - Asad being true to the Moslem faith; Asad as historic leader; Asad as the focus of identity of all Syrian citizens; the 'crimes' of the Moslem Brotherhood, etc. - and vociferous political discourse. Text, photographs and cartoons are marshalled in support of promoting the consensus accepting the legitimacy of the state. Analyzing the political domestic message of the Syrian press shows up the problems faced by the shapers of public opinion in Syria, revealing what they see as the weakness of their state, society, regime and president. The book also looks at the new 'message' period of Bashar, Hafiz al-Asad's successor.
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[edit] Title
ASAD IN SEARCH OF LEGITIMACY
[edit] Author
Kedar, Mordechai
[edit] ISBN
1902210743
[edit] Published
01/06/2005
[edit] Publisher
Sussex Academic Press
[edit] Binding
paperback
[edit] Retail Price
55 (GBP)
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