Audience and proxemics of parliamentary performances. Selected aspects of social space in the Polish Sejm Cover Image

Publiczność i proksemika posiedzeń sejmowych, czyli wybrane aspekty przestrzeni społecznej parlamentarnych wystąpień posłów
Audience and proxemics of parliamentary performances. Selected aspects of social space in the Polish Sejm

Author(s): Katarzyna Kostrzewa
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: social space; proxemics; audience; audience reactions; emotions and interactions; parliamentary performances
Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this research is to describe the social space of parliamentary speeches. There are two key aspects of the social space mentioned in the article. First aspect refers to the audience of parliamentary performances. Second aspect raises the question of proxemics in the Polish Sejm. Physical space with its centre, peripherals, backstage and borders influence upon social interaction. This research highlights the importance of the social space in shaping the character and quality of Parliamentary debate.

  • Page Range: 17-54
  • Page Count: 38
  • Publication Year: 2016
  • Language: Polish
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