Original scientific paper
THE ROLE OF NEWS PAPERS IN SHAPING OF PUBLIC OPINION IN CROATIA (1945-1952)
Katarina Spehnjak
; Institute of Contemporary History, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
In socialist regimes, especially in earlier phases of their existence, there was no public opinion in the traditional sense. This was a direct consequence of their political structure. Neither the newspapers played a traditional role; they were just a portion of a complex political and propaganda system, which aimed at »educating masses« for socialism.
During the reign of the official public opinion and directed news media there was very little independent political opinions and even less independent publications. They were discouraged both by legal sanctions and political control.
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210124
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Publication date:
1.4.1994.
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