Barriers to the Broad Dissemination of Creative Works in the Arab World

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Many analysts have examined the media that violent extremists use to communicate their core messages. Far less research, however, has been devoted to the growing body of creative works produced by Arab authors and artists that counter the intellectual and ideological underpinnings of violent extremism. Unfortunately, many of these works are not widely disseminated, marginalizing the influence of these alternative voices. This monograph examines the barriers to the broad dissemination of such works, with a focus on Arabic literature, and suggests ways in which nongovernmental organizations, international allies, and the U.S. government can assist Arab writers and artists in overcoming these barriers.

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  • Copyright: RAND Corporation
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  • Paperback Pages: 58
  • List Price: $23.00
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  • Paperback ISBN/EAN: 9780833047304
  • Document Number: MG-879-OSD
  • Year: 2009
  • Series: Monographs

Contents

  • Chapter One

    Introduction

  • Chapter Two

    Barriers to the Distribution of Media Products in the Middle East

  • Chapter Three

    Learning from History: The Cold War Experience

  • Chapter Four

    Policy Recommendations

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