Car wars
Graeme Davison
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Car wars
Published
2004
Publisher
Allen & unwin
Pages
308
ISBN-10
1741142075
Description
Graeme Davison explores the Melbourne he knows so well to show us how the car entered our consciousness - as an object of desire, a symbol of status, a creator of freedoms, a shaper of sexual mores. His is a journey through landscapes changed and cities redesigned by the car, and a story of mayhem on the road and influence in the world of politics, of communities challenged and the environment threatened, and of an ongoing love affair with a machine. "Graeme Davison, Australia's leading urban historian, explores the Melbourne he knows so well to show us how the car entered our national consciousness--as an object of desire, a status symbol, a creator of freedoms, a shaper of sexual mores." ... "Car Wars is a history of people, landscapes, conflict, engineering, social movements and the environment."--Back cover.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Car wars?
This edition of Car wars has approximately 308 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Car wars?
For most readers, Car wars typically takes between 6h 25m and 4h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 77,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 77,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Car wars?
The estimated word count for Car wars is approximately 77,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Car wars?
Car wars was written by Graeme Davison.
When was Car wars published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2004. The original work may have been published on a different date.