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Společenská dimenze českého motorismu
Czech Automobile Sector in a Social Context

Author(s): Ivan Jakubec
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: automotive; Czech society of 20th century

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this study is to review already conducted research focusing on historical development of Czech automotive industry. Keeping interdisciplinary interests in focus, the automotive industry as a social phenomenon such as a symbol of leisure time, or as a symbol of cultural inspiration is studied as well as a mode of transport and a technical product. The study reveals that social context of automotive sector is rather marginalized in existing research material and deserve deeper scientific attention.

  • Issue Year: 10/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 127-133
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Czech