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News Agency History and Operations: Book and Web Resources

affiliated with the American Islamic College and is an officer of the parent group of the publisher. He is also associated with the Islamic Circle of North America. Both his teaching and association activities make him highly qualified to address the issue of the media portrayal of Muslims and of Islam. The text, one-third of which is composed of various appendices, is divided into six chapters and an introduction. Only chapters one-through-three focus exclusively on the media and its portrayal of Islam and Muslims. Chapter 1, “Historical Overview,” presents an historical review and analysis of such media portrayals including specific examples from American newspapers and television broadcasts. Chapters 2 and 3, titled respectively “Islam and Media” and “Muslims and Media,” continue the same. The last three chapters offer information on the basic principles, beliefs, language, and traditions of Islam as well as a descriptive profile of Muslims living in the United States. Siddiqi proposes five steps that can lead to a better and more productive relationship between the media and American Muslims. The 13 appendices offer much useful and practical information on press releases, media kits, media directories, associations, and some examples of real coverage that has been effective and positive.