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Fenomen političkog spektakla na političkoj sceni BiH
The Phenomenon of Political Spectacle on the Political Scene of BiH

Author(s): Vuk Vučetić
Subject(s): Media studies, Politics and communication, Crowd Psychology: Mass phenomena and political interactions, Sociology of Politics
Published by: Fakultet političkih nauka Univerziteta u Banjoj Luci
Keywords: political spectacle; BiH; political communication; media; personality cult; social problems; constructed enemy;

Summary/Abstract: This paper will examine the phenomenon of political spectacle in BiH. Our goal is to recognize the structure of political spectacle in BiH political scene and point out the functions and objectives of this relatively new term in the media and the political sphere. In this regard, we have observed a political spectacle as a method of political communication of the rulers to the ruled. A very important element of the political spectacle is the media. With the media promotion of this method of political communication achieves its full capacity. The final outcome of the political spectacle is reflected in manipulating the public. In this way the politicians try to remain in power as long as they can.

  • Issue Year: 3/2013
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 93-109
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Serbian