This book provides a comparative analysis of media systems in Arab countries based on criteria that refer to historical, political, social and economic factors that affect these systems in each country. The contributions of experts included in this book are not limited to the classic Western classifications of media systems, but rather provide specialized illuminations dealing with the differentiation that characterizes the fields of media and communication in the Arab region. The book focuses on trends in government attitudes toward media, media ownership patterns, technological innovation, and the role that transnational mobility plays in shaping media structure and practices.