A day at the zoo: political communication, pigs and popular culture

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Reconciliation between popular culture and modernism is needed to foster a stronger link between constituents and their political representatives. Characterized by sensation and suspicion, popular culture conflicts with the rational self-determinism of modernist politics. Bridging the gap between these two lines of thought will improve the level of communication between constituents and representatives.

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Desire and resistance: 'Big Brother' and the recognition of everyday life

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This article discusses the debates regarding the international reality show 'Big Brother'. The author, examining the controversy surrounding the interconnection of public and private spheres, explores the issues concerning the exhibitionism of the participants, the voyeurism of the viewers, and the exploitation of ordinary people by television networks.

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Audience reactions to Hollywood politics

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The article examines the reaction of the audience to politically motivated movies and small screen serials.

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