Per aspera ad astra, czyli „National Geographic Polska” w kontekście informacji na temat Kosmosu (2017–2022)
Per aspera ad astra, that is “National Geographic Polska” in the context of information about the cosmos
Author(s): Bogdan KobiałkaSubject(s): Education, Applied Geography
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: “National Geographic”; outer space; astronomy; information about the Cosmos; Mars; the Moon
Summary/Abstract: The "National Geographic" magazine, which has been published in the United States since the 19th century, appeared on the Polish market in 1999 due to the political transformation that had taken place and led to many changes, also in context of media system, in the country. This magazine, due to its characteristics, belongs to the segment of popular science journals. Its editors aim to spark readers' curiosity about various topics, including outer space. The article presents a formal and content analysis of the periodical as a potential source of information in this area of interest. In addition, it discusses the historical overview of the magazine on the Polish publishing market, statistical data on selected publications, their substantive, cognitive and aesthetic value.
Journal: Acta Universitatis Lodziensis. Folia Librorum
- Issue Year: 36/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 51-72
- Page Count: 22
- Language: Polish