Cars and culture : the life story of a technology
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Cars and culture : the life story of a technology
（Johns Hopkins paperbacks）
Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006
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Cars & culture
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"Johns Hopkins paperbacks edition published 2006"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
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.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Timeline
1. The Dawn of the Motor Age, 1886-1905
2. The Automobile's Adolescence, 1905-1914
3. From Battlefield to Boulevard, 1914-1929
4. Hard Years and Heroic Days, 1929-1945
5. In High Gear, 1945-1965
6. Second Thoughts, 1965-1990
7. At the Turn of a New Century, 1990-
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Index
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