The Hizbullah phenomenon : politics and communication /

"Hizbullah is not only a leading political actor in Lebanon and a dynamic force in the Middle East, but it is also distinguished by a sophisticated communication strategy. From relatively humble beginnings in the 1980s, Hizbullah's political clout and its public perception have followed an...

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Main Authors: Khatib, Lina (Author), Matar, Dina (Author), Alshaer, Atef (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, New York : Oxford University Press, [2014]
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