Media and Power in Modern Iran - Mass Communication, Ideology, and the State

Emily Blout authors this book about media and power in modern Iran. Blout examines the history of mass communication in Iran, focusing on how successive regimes have grappled with the challenges of emerging technologies, such as radio, television, satellite TV and the internet. Blout argues that these technologies have challenged the state's monopoly on communication and its ability to control the flow of information, leading to a constant struggle to balance control and ideological dominance with public opinion and international pressure. She ultimately argues that the "soft war" narrative, which paints the West as a constant cultural threat, is a crucial strategy for the Iranian regime to maintain its power. Buy: https://amzn.to/47sqH7W