An imperfect mirror. The image of the Polish diaspora from Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the „Echo de la Polonia” 1998–2018 Cover Image

Zwierciadło niedoskonałe. O wizerunku polskiej diaspory z Nord-Pas-de-Calais na łamach „Echo de la Polonia” 1998–2018
An imperfect mirror. The image of the Polish diaspora from Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the „Echo de la Polonia” 1998–2018

Author(s): Iwona H. Pugacewicz
Subject(s): Transformation Period (1990 - 2010)
Published by: Wydawnictwo Wydziału Dziennikarstwa, Informacji i Bibliologii Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: „Echo de la Polonia”; emigration; France; heritage; information center; journal; Maison de la Polonia; Polish minority; national identity

Summary/Abstract: The article examines the newspaper “Echo de la Polonia” with a reference to the latest fate of the Polish emigration from Northern France. Through a case study approach and content analysis of the magazine the study looks at maintaining cohesion and national identity of Polish citizens abroad. The paper presents the origins and evolution of the magazine and dynamic changes in economy, society, and so on. It also aims at presenting the essence of Polish life in exile, some successes and failures, as well as the key role of the magazine in maintaining the Polish identity and emigration heritage.

  • Issue Year: 75/2018
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 47-59
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish