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Emotions in Political Communication: Press Images of Emotion and Politics, Exemplified by the 4 June (2023) March
Abstract
Emotions, and their expression in press texts, reflect the perspectives of their authors (journalists, columnists, commentators, newspaper owners, and politicians). Furthermore, by selecting and commenting on particular issues, and constructing a linguistic image of the world, these texts contribute to a representation of the contemporary world, sometimes reconstructing the past and shaping collective emotions. These emotions, in turn, through a feedback loop, influence political discourse. A comparison of texts on the same subject published in influential national publications (such as “Newsweek” and “Polityka”) with those in the tabloid press (such as “Fakt” and “Super Express”) is particularly revealing. This analysis highlights how the media constructs an emotionally charged image of reality, how emotions function within society, and how meaning is assigned to politicians’ statements and actions.
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emotions and politics, political communication, public communication, 4 June march, press and politics, media and politicsDetails
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