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Rising gas prices, sprawl and congestion, global warming, even obesity - driving is a factor in many contentious issues. This book looks at the period between 1895 and 1961 - from the founding of the first automobile factory in America to the creation of the Interstate Highway System - to find out how driving evolved into a symbol of freedom.

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"This is history of the best sort. Republic of Drivers is brilliant, nuanced, and astonishing - the cross-disciplinary scope of this book is close to incredible. Despite the extraordinary reach of his research and thinking, Seiler wears his learning lightly and is sure to reach a wide audience." - James Livingston, Rutgers University"

Republic of Drivers

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A Paperback / softback by Cotten Seiler

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    Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
    Publication Date: 01/12/2008
    ISBN13: 9780226745640, 978-0226745640
    ISBN10: 0226745643
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    History of the Americas Road and motor vehicles: general interest

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    Book Synopsis
    Rising gas prices, sprawl and congestion, global warming, even obesity - driving is a factor in many contentious issues. This book looks at the period between 1895 and 1961 - from the founding of the first automobile factory in America to the creation of the Interstate Highway System - to find out how driving evolved into a symbol of freedom.

    Trade Review
    "This is history of the best sort. Republic of Drivers is brilliant, nuanced, and astonishing - the cross-disciplinary scope of this book is close to incredible. Despite the extraordinary reach of his research and thinking, Seiler wears his learning lightly and is sure to reach a wide audience." - James Livingston, Rutgers University"

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