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Społeczna rola samochodu z perspektywy doświadczeń polskich kierowców
The Social Role of The Car From the Perspective of Polish Drivers’ Experiences

Author(s): Dawid Krysiński
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Fundacja Pro Scientia Publica
Keywords: significations of a car; modern and postmodern city; means of transport; spatial mobility; transport sustainability

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to show the role of the car in Polish peoples’ lives. The text describes previous quantitative methods of analysis which are used by Polish scientists to determine if the car could be replaced by other means of transport. The author argues that the analyses are insufficient. Therefore, the article includes alternative, qualitative research showing additional significations of the car. In this light, the car is seen as an integral element of modern and postmodern life. Its role is also seen as stable and multifaceted.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 405-413
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Polish