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Overview
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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781621064862
- ISBN-10: 1621064867
- Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
- Publish Date: July 2013
- Dimensions: 6.79 x 5.38 x 0.47 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.37 pounds
- Page Count: 160
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