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Cars and Culture

The Life Story of a Technology
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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.

Author Biography:

Rudi Volti teaches sociology at Pitzer College in Claremont, California. His publications include Society and Technological Change (Worth Publishers, 2005), The Engineer in History (Peter Lang Publishing, 2001), and The Facts on File Encyclopedia of Science, Technology and Society (Facts on File, 1999).
Release date NZ
May 5th, 2006
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  • General (US: Trade)
  • Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Undergraduate
Illustrations
21 Halftones, black and white
Pages
192
Dimensions
152x235x12
ISBN-13
9780801883996
Product ID
3655896

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