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Title:

The Arab world. [Part 1], The Arabs, who they are, who they are not [videorecording] / a production of Public Affairs Television, Inc.

Format:

[videorecording] /

Publisher:

Films for the Humanities & Sciences,

Copyright Date:

c1997

Description:

1 videocassette (28 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.

Subject:

Civilization, Arab--20th century.
National characteristics, Arab.
Arabs--Public opinion.
Arabs in motion pictures.
Arabs in television.
Arabs in literature.
Arab countries.

Other Authors:

Moyers, Bill D.
Wilk, Andrew Carl.
Public Affairs Television (Firm)

Notes:

Host, interviewer: Bill Moyers.

Summary:

Bill Moyers and several prominent experts of Arab descent explore how the image of Arabs as religious fanatics was formed. Edward Said, professor of English at Columbia University, discusses the richness, diversity, and distinguished history of the Arab culture. Former United States Senator James Abourezk, and Jack Shaheen, author of The TV Arab, discuss the dehumanization of Arabs in the American media.

Series:

The Moyers collection

OCLC:

(OCoLC)36621284

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)