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RACJONALNOŚĆ KRAKOWSKICH BEZDOMNYCH
RATIONALITY OF THE HOMELESS IN KRAKÓW

Author(s): Anna Gondek
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Wydawnictwa AGH
Keywords: homelessness; the homeless in Krakow; theories of rational choice

Summary/Abstract: The text is based on an analysis of the phenomenon of homelessness, especially in relation to large scalę of this problem in Kraków. Accepted research perspective refers to the assumptions of rational choice theories. The article presents some conclusions drawn from qualitative research among homeless people, conducted from March to April 2011 for the thesis. Presented aspects of rationality refers to the choice of Kraków, as a ‘place of residence', decisions related to the preferred type of accommodation, adaptation to life in the homelessness and demanding attitude characteristic for homeless people.

  • Issue Year: 11/2012
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 59-73
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish