Cars and Culture: The Life Story of a TechnologyJHU Press, 10 мар. 2006 г. - Всего страниц: 171 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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The Automobiles Adolescence 19051914 | 21 |
From Battlefield to Boulevard 19141929 | 43 |
Hard Years and Heroic Days 19291945 | 65 |
In High Gear 19451965 | 87 |
Second Thoughts 19651990 | 115 |
At the Turn of a New Century 1990 | 137 |
Glossary | 157 |
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