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The hero of commercial – a postmodern man?

Author(s): Jerzy Widerski
Subject(s): Psychology, Communication studies, Marketing / Advertising
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: commercial;social communication;postmodern man;

Summary/Abstract: The basic thesis contained in this publication is the conviction that commercial can be treated as a mirror of a modern man. It is created as a result of detailed research and its aim is to reach a precisely defined recipient. The article contains the results of the analysis of character traits found in commercials. The aim of the study is to answer the question whether the hero of commercials has the features of a postmodern man. The starting point is the psychological theory of Zygmunt Bauman and the subject of research are television commercials, and in particular their visual and verbal layers.

  • Issue Year: XIX/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 187-200
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish