基本説明
Reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history.
Full Description
This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections.
The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Histories of the Automobile and Automotive Manufacturing
Famous Automotive Personalities
Organization, Management, and Sales within the Automotive Industry
Automotive Engineering and Design
The Automobile and Interpersonal Relationships
The Automobile and Community Change
The Automobile and American Culture
Personal Leisure and Recreation
The Sport of Motor Racing
Governmental Influences: Regulations, Resources, and Roads
Contemporary Socioeconomic Problems
Reference Works and Periodicals
Appendix 1: Selected Chronology of American Automotive History Events
Appendix 2: Research Collections
Indexes
