Stop Signs - Cars and Capitalism on the Road to Economic, Social and Ecological Decay (Paperback)

Focusing on how cities have been torn down and remade based on the needs of the automobile and wars are fought to keep fuel tanks filled, this consideration looks closely at the country's obsession with cars. The argument contends that the automobile's ascendance is inextricably linked to several factors--from capitalism and involved corporate malfeasance to political intrigue, backroom payoffs, and media manipulation. The discussion also cites the elements of racism, academic corruption, third world coups, secret armies, environmental destruction, and even war, stating that when the domination of cars is challenged, capitalism is as well. Comparing studies in more than a dozen U.S. cities, this gritty, anti-car, road-trip story provides a unique observation for all those who wish to escape the clutches of auto insanity.

General

Imprint:	Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	April 2011
First published:	April 2011
Authors:	Yves Engler • Bianca Mugyenyi
Dimensions:	129 x 179 x 2mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	252
ISBN-13:	978-1-55266-384-4
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Economics > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Manufacturing industries > Road vehicle manufacturing industry Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Transport planning & policy > General Promotions
LSN:	1-55266-384-1
Barcode:	9781552663844

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