'Edited by one of the leading scholars of digitally mediated transformations of Middle Eastern society and politics, this volume offers a multifaceted assessment of the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) across the region.' -- China International Strategy Review 'This is an important contribution not only to Middle East studies, but also to media studies and political science. Blending original research with expert commentary and informed analysis, this groundbreaking collection helps move the discussion on the digital era from abstract puffery toward concrete assessments.' -- Joe F. Khalil 'A timely and important book that offers a rich, interpretive and comparative account of how different countries and actors across the Middle East adapted and adopted new media technologies.' -- Dina Matar, Senior Lecturer in Arab Media and Political Communication 'An important contribution to our understanding of how digital communication is impacting the Middle East. It goes far beyond the classic focus on cyber activism and political change, bringing much needed discussion of digital platforms' influence on daily practices.' -- Fatima el-Issawi, Senior Lecturer in Journalism 'An impressive array of perspectives on the impact of information and communication technologies in Middle Eastern societies. This book will be of great value to anyone interested in the evolution of civic culture in the Middle East.' -- Philip Seib, Professor of Journalism, Public Diplomacy, and International Relations