Cars and Culture: The Life Story of a Technology - Brossura

Volti, Rudi

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ISBN 10: 0801883997 ISBN 13: 9780801883996

Casa editrice: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006

Riassunto

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.

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Recensione:

"An excellent and easily read encapsulation of major themes in automobile history."

(Neal V. Hitch Michigan Historical Review)

"Briskly paced and well written narrative."

(Bruce Pietrykowski Journal of Transport History)

L'autore:

Rudi Volti teaches sociology at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. His publications includeSociety and Technological Change (Worth Publishers, 2005), The Engineer in History (Peter Lang Publishing, 2001), andThe Facts on File Encyclopedia of Science, Technology and Society (Facts on File, 1999).

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• Editore: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0801883997
• ISBN 13: 9780801883996
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 192