Michnikowszczyzna. Zapis choroby

Michnikowszczyzna. Zapis choroby

Michnikowszczyzna. Zapis choroby is a Polish book written by Rafał Ziemkiewicz. The title might be translated as: Michnik-ness. Case history. It presents an analytical and critical view of Adam Michnik, the founder and editor-in-chief of Gazeta Wyborcza (second biggest daily newspaper in Poland), and his role within the Polish society, as well as of the transformation in Poland after 1989.

In the view of the author, the neologism "Michnikowszczyzna" refers to both Michnik himself, his apprentices and the views presented by Gazeta Wyborcza. Ziemkiewicz describes in detail their --in his opinion-- excessive and negative impact on the shape of politics in Poland, especially during the 90s. The book and author's thesis were criticized by some authors, especially those associated with Gazeta Wyborcza.

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