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American University in Cairo

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2008

Mass media

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Egyptians' Perception Of The Shias And The Role Of Media, Raya Shokatfard Feb 2008

Egyptians' Perception Of The Shias And The Role Of Media, Raya Shokatfard

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The research about Egyptians’ perception of the Shias and the role of media is very significant, especially at this time, due to the sensitivity of its broader impact on the Muslim world. Media, as one of the most important tools of communication, has always played a significant role in the mediation of religion through various channels. The researcher has not found pervious research about this topic and thus hopes to establish a foundation for further study of similar work. The study shows that media in Egypt may have played a great role in creating a negative image of the Shias …