"This book charts the development of professional journalism in Iran since the 1979 Revolution that replaced the monarchy with an Islamic Republic. Written to pay homage to Iranian journalists, the book focuses on newspapers, radio and television providing a fuller picture of Iran's media environment." (Publisher description)
1 The Shah's Last Years (1977-79), 3
2 The 'Spring of Freedom' (1979), 17
3 The Battle for Kayhan & the Demise of Ayandegan, 31
4 War, Reconstruction and the Revival of Journalism (1980-96), 45
5 The Second ¿Spring of Freedom¿ (1997-2000), 56
6 The Second Fall (2001-2004), 70
7 Women and Journalism, 82
8 The Electronic Media, 95
9 Organization, Education, and Training, 110
10 One Hundred Years of Legal Confusion, 121
11 Conclusion, 133