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The Lebanese media system in general, and its broadcasting system in particular, has long been regarded as a unique and interesting case in the Middle East due to the avenues of freedom it has enjoyed, the pluralism and diversity represented, and the early introduction of privatization.
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Richani, S.E. (2013). The Lebanese Broadcasting System: A Battle between Political Parallelism, Commercialization and De-facto Liberalism. In: Guaaybess, T. (eds) National Broadcasting and State Policy in Arab Countries. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137301932_6
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