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Eat My Dust: Early Women Motorists (The Johns Hopkins University Studies In Historical And Political Science, 126)
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The History Of The Automobile Would Be Incomplete Without Considering The Influence Of The Car On The Lives And Careers Of Women In The Earliest Decades Of The Twentieth Century. Illuminating The Relationship Between Women And Cars With Case Studies From Across The Globe, Eat My Dust Challenges The Received Wisdom That Men Embraced Automobile Technology More Naturally Than Did Women.Georgine Clarsen Highlights The Personal Stories Of Women From The United States, Britain, Australia, And Colonial Africa From The Early Days Of Motoring Until 1930. She Notes The Different Ways In Which These Women Embraced Automobile Technology In Their National And Cultural Context. As Mechanics And Taxi Driverslike Australian Alice Anderson And Brit Sheila O'Neiland Longdistance Adventurers And Political Activistslike South Africans Margaret Belcher And Ellen Budgell And American Suffragist Sara Bard Fieldwomen Sought To Define The Technology In Their Own Terms And According To Their Own Needs. They Challenged Traditional Notions Of Femininity Through Their Love Of Cars And Proved They Were Articulate, Confident, And Mechanically Savvy Motorists In Their Own Right.More Than New Chapters In Automobile History, These Stories Locate Women Motorists Within Twentiethcentury Debates About Class, Gender, Sexuality, Race, And Nation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Eat My Dust: Early Women Motorists'? A: The book explores the impact of the automobile on the lives and careers of women in the early twentieth century, showcasing their stories and contributions to automotive history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Eat My Dust: Early Women Motorists' is Georgine Clarsen.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers topics related to class, gender, sexuality, race, and nation, highlighting women's roles in the automotive industry and their personal stories.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Eat My Dust: Early Women Motorists'? A: The book contains 216 pages.
- Q: When was 'Eat My Dust: Early Women Motorists' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 2008.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Eat My Dust: Early Women Motorists'.
- Q: Does the book include case studies? A: Yes, the book includes case studies from various countries including the United States, Britain, Australia, and colonial Africa.
- Q: What is the significance of women's stories in automotive history as presented in the book? A: The book challenges traditional notions of femininity and illustrates how women defined and engaged with automobile technology on their own terms.