Product Description
A meticulous, insight-rich examination of how Iran was framed in East German media, revealing the mechanics of ideology and propaganda.
- Comprehensive timeline of how the GDR press represented Iran from 1949 to 1989.
- Covers pivotal events: Mossadegh’s 1953 overthrow, the White Revolution, the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and the Iran–Iraq war.
- Reveals that only during periods of strained relations did the press feel free to criticize Iran and openly support the Tudeh party.
- Analyzes how state Marxist-Leninist ideology, East–West rivalry with West Germany, and enduring stereotypes shaped reporting and public perception.
- Presents an interdisciplinary method—media studies, political history, and sociology—grounded in archival sources and professional journalism insights from the author.
Format: Paperback; 224 pages; Dimensions: 0.46 x 9.21 x 6.14 in; Publication Date: November 17, 2022.
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