Persian Service: The BBC and British Interests in Iran by Annabelle Sreberny (En

Description: Persian Service by Annabelle Sreberny, Massoumeh Torfeh Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This book is thus a significant contribution to understanding the changing nature of British diplomacy and the broader implications of the nexus between government and international broadcasting during the rise of diplomatic strategies aimed at winning the hearts and minds of populations. Publisher Description Rumour and speculation in Iran have been rife for generations that the BBC has had a hand in every political upheaval in the country. In this vein the BBC has become a notable element in the complex and tortured narrative of Anglo-Iranian relations. The BBC Persian Service was initially developed in 1940 to prepare and broadcast British war-time propaganda. And it has since been seen by many in Iran as an integral part of British policy-making in the region. Thirty years ago, the Shah of Iran regarded the BBC Persian Service radio as his enemy number one and held it responsible for promoting the revolution of 1979. Only a couple decades earlier, the BBC Persian Service was widely accused for having been complicit in the CIA-led 1953 coup against Prime Minister Mohammad Musaddiq. And a decade earlier, the BBC Persian Service was strongly linked to the British-planned removal of Reza Shah in 1941. The BBC Persian service has frequently been perceived as an entity which was not simply a vehicle to record the changes occurring in Iran and throughout the Middle East, but rather an active agent of change.In this book, Annabelle Sreberny and Massoumeh Torfeh track the history of the BBC Persian Service, critically analysing both the assumptions that the BBC is a standard bearer for objective reporting and representations of it as a simple tool of Western interests. Also examining the history of relations between the Foreign Office and the BBC Persian Service, they demonstrate that these have never been pre-defined or rigid. Instead, they explore how both institutions have moved from an interest in what can crudely be called state-orchestrated propaganda to a more subtle advocacy of fair and balanced journalism as the best agent of British values and influence. Author Biography Annabelle Sreberny is Professor of Global Media and Communications in the Centre for Media and Film Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. She is the co-author of Blogistan: The Internet and Politics in Iran (I.B.Tauris, 2009) and the co-editor of Cultural Revolution in Iran: Contemporary Popular Culture in the Islamic Republic (I.B.Tauris, 2013). Massoumeh Torfeh is the Director of the Strategic Communication & Spokespersons Unit, part of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Kabul, Afghanistan, and Research Associate in the Centre for Media and Film Studies at SOAS. She was previously a senior producer for the BBC World Service. She is also the co-editor of Cultural Revolution in Iran: Contemporary Popular Culture in the Islamic Republic (I.B.Tauris, 2013). Details ISBN 1848859813 ISBN-13 9781848859814 Title Persian Service Author Annabelle Sreberny, Massoumeh Torfeh Format Hardcover Year 2014 Pages 232 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc GE_Item_ID:79958585; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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