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Cars and Culture

The Life Story of a Technology

Rudi Volti author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press

Published:2nd Jun '06

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One of the leading artifacts of modern technology, the automobile has shaped our physical, economic, social, and cultural environment. The history of the automobile demonstrates how the decisions of governments, entrepreneurs, and the general public influence technological evolution. A succinct yet comprehensive history, Cars and Culture highlights the technical changes that altered the appearance and performance of automobiles, along with the myriad forces that have shaped the car's development.

An excellent and easily read encapsulation of major themes in automobile history. -- Neal V. Hitch Michigan Historical Review 2006 Briskly paced and well written narrative. -- Bruce Pietrykowski Journal of Transport History 2007

ISBN: 9780801883996

Dimensions: 235mm x 152mm x 12mm

Weight: 340g

192 pages