Asphalt nation: how the automobile took over America, and how we can take it back

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Provides a thought-provoking look at the devastating impact on America of the automobile from a political, social, economic, and cultural perspective, and offers a range of innovative solutions to help change Americans' relationships with their cars. 17,500 first printing.

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