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Title: New Media Behind the Iron Curtain. Cultural History of Video Microcomputers and Satellite Television in Communist Poland
Description: During the years of the Polish People's Republic, Poles were cut off from the western world. Travel was restricted, as was access to out- side culture and goods. This unique situation led to a period of great ingenuity in the realm of new media. Not only were media adapted to suit Poles'needs, but new technology was fashioned to gain access to western television, film and video games. Bringing people together, VCRs, computers and satellite television were thus a window to the outside world and contemporary to the mobilisation of Solidarity and the end of communism. As such, their diffusion is an important but largely overlooked aspect of Poland's history. Acutely aware of this, the authors of this book recount new media behind the Iron Curtain in a way that will appeal to scholars and non-academic readers alike. Coupling archival research with in depth interviews, they bring to life the talent and determination of the PPR's new media pioneers, compelling others to dig further.
Authors: Piotr Sitarski, Maria B. Garda, Krzysztof Jajko, Graeme Kirkpatrick
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Subjects: Mass media--Poland--History--20th century, Mass media--Political aspects--Poland
Categories: HISTORY / Europe / Poland
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