r most isolated (by government) during communism, have to the tools that would facilitate (TV, Radio ect.) media communication. It is a well documented fact that the isolative nature of communist rule left great deficits in available resources in implementing communications that were external or global in nature (not consistent with propaganda spreading).Poland is an example of "the best case scenario," it is evident that the transition to non Communist system had began prior to the "fall." The fact that in a very short period of time following the fragmentation of the Soviet Union, Poland suddenly had more political parties than could be counted is a testament to the fact that these parties (in theoretical form at least) were operating underground long before Communism was toppled. During my research (for a presentation) I witnessed many examples of the media bringing to light those things that need to be addressed for Poland to move into a world marketplace. The daily papers are filled with information on political, socioeconomic, and ethical questions that will face the Polish people in the future and by addressing these issues the media effectively stimulate the people to find answers while the public forum brings about consensus. The media agenda and intent currently found in Poland seem to be untainted almost pure at this early stage; the culture is ripe and receptive (due to pre-exposure to free market ideas and benefits) to the "clues" that are available to them, and there is just enough existing technology to facilitate delivery. All of these necessary ingredients are in place and the "best case" scenario is full of promise but, with the promise of prosperity come new dangers. The Polish media is correct in the warning that foreign investment must be regulated lest they lose their freedom to Capitalist predators who would buy up every available piece of Poland's future.Poland would be my model for a successful transition from c...
