num_pages: 192
description: 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.
language: English
title: Cars and Culture: The Life Story of a Technology
publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press