Why We Drive: The Past, Present, and Future of Automobiles in America

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Synopsis
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.

Copyright:
2013

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
160 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781621061359
Related ISBNs:
9781621064862
Publisher:
Microcosm Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Andy Singer
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government, Sociology
Grade Levels:
Tenth grade
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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