| Cars and Culture: The Life Story of a Technology Contributor(s): Volti, Rudi (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801883997 ISBN-13: 9780801883996 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press OUR PRICE: $26.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2006 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Automotive - History - Technology & Engineering | History - Technology & Engineering | Social Aspects |
| Dewey: 629.222 |
| LCCN: 2004053044 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 6" W x 8.24" (0.71 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |