Interdisciplinary studies of Polish media landscape
Politics and the Media in Poland from the 19th to the 21st Centuries, edited by Professors Evelina Kristanova from the SWPS University's Faculty of Humanities in Warsaw, Rafał Habielski, and Małgorzata Such-Pyrgiel, delves into the historical and contemporary interplay between politics and media in Poland. It covers a wide range of topics, exploring the role of traditional press, radio, literature, and digital platforms in shaping political discourse, while also examining the impact of political circumstances on media dynamics.
With contributions from historians, media experts, political scientists, sociologists, and cultural experts, the book presents diverse perspectives and insights into the challenges faced by media outlets. This diversity of voices enriches the discourse and makes the book a seminal contribution to the fields of media studies and political science.
The book presents the latest research and reflects on the relationship between the media and politics, using the case study method. . . The articles contained in the book are arranged chronologically, covering the most important historical and media events in Polish society. The studies undertaken by researchers are presented both through the prism of theoretical findings and original empirical research.
Excerpt from the introduction to Politics and the Media in Poland from the 19th to the 21st Centuries
The foreword offers essential historical context, tracing Poland's evolution from years marked by oppression, censorship, and excessive state control—beginning with the partitions of Poland in the 18th century, followed by the communist era of the Polish People's Republic under the influence of the Soviet Union in the second half of the 20th century—to periods of resistance and liberation, such as the revival of the independent Polish state in 1918 and 1989. It underscores the pivotal role of the press in shaping national identity and political discourse.
The book was published by Brill.