The Automobile and American Life, 2D Ed. - 2nd Edition by John Heitmann (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"This book tells how the automobile transformed American life and how design and technology have changed. Subjects include Henry Ford and the advent of mass production; the development of roads and highway; effects of the Great Depression and World War II; and how American car culture has been represented in film, music and literature"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Now revised and updated, this book tells the story of how the automobile transformed American life and how automotive design and technology have changed over time. It details cars' inception as a mechanical curiosity and later a plaything for the wealthy; racing and the promotion of the industry; Henry Ford and the advent of mass production; market competition during the 1920s; the development of roads and accompanying highway culture; the effects of the Great Depression and World War II; the automotive Golden Age of the 1950s; oil crises and the turbulent 1970s; the decline and then resurgence of the Big Three; and how American car culture has been represented in film, music and literature. Updated notes and a select bibliography serve as valuable resources to those interested in automotive history.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>Reviews of the first edition: </b> "the prose is almost flawless, and the writing never feels beleaguered...it is almost like the author enjoyed every topic and every page. Highly recommended. All collections"--<i>Choice</i>; "a great starting point for any student of American automotive history and a worthwhile addition to a collector's bookshelf"--<i>Autoweek</i>; "fun, informative, and close to a prewar bull's eye!"--<i>Prewar Auto Notes</i>; "very worthwhile reading"--<i>Hemmings Classic Car</i>; "this is an immensely useful work, especially for those of us who want an entertaining and provocative text for our courses...provide teachers with a great opportunity to expand on the text in class...a valuable asset to any teacher who hopes to bring the automobile and automobility into the classroom"--<i>Technology and Culture</i>; "highly recommended"--<i>Enterprise & Society</i>; "a deeply thought provoking study"--<i>www.route66infocenter.com.</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>John Heitmann</b> is a professor at the University of Dayton, where he teaches courses in the history of science and technology.
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