| Why We Drive: The Past, Present, and Future of Automobiles in America Contributor(s): Singer, Andy (Author) |
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ISBN: 1621064867 ISBN-13: 9781621064862 Publisher: Microcosm Publishing OUR PRICE: $8.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Automotive - History - Political Science | Public Affairs & Administration |
| Dewey: 388.309 |
| Series: Comix Journalism |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 5.38" W x 6.79" (0.37 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Today, we're married to our cars. But life behind the wheel of an automobile didn't come naturally to Americans. Crooked politicians, unscrupulous businessmen, burning streetcars, and convoluted tax shenanigans are a few of the players in this gripping tale of corruption, greed, and endless miles of asphalt. In Andy Singer's accessible, scandalous tale of motordom, comics, text, and historic photographs tell the story of the rise of the U.S. highway system and the corresponding demise of rail and public transportation. He also explores how we can ditch the car and rebuild a functional transportation system that can bring wealth, happiness, and freedom. |