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Mobility Without Mayhem: Safety, Cars, And Citizenship
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While Americans Prize The Ability To Get Behind The Wheel And Hit The Open Road, They Have Not Always Agreed On What Constitutes Safe, Decorous Driving Or Who Is Capable Of It. Mobility Without Mayhem Is A Lively Cultural History Of Americas Fear Of And Fascination With Driving, From The Midtwentieth Century To The Present. Jeremy Packer Analyzes How Driving Has Been Understood By Experts, Imagined By Citizens, Regulated By Traffic Laws, Governed Through Education And Propaganda, And Represented In Films, Television, Magazines, And Newspapers. Whether Considering Motorcycles As Symbols Of Rebellion And Angst, Or The Role Of Cb Radio In Regulating Driving And In Truckers Evasions Of Those Regulations, Packer Shows That Ideas About Safe Versus Risky Driving Often Have Had Less To Do With Real Dangers Than With Drivers Identities.Packer Focuses On Cultural Figures That Have Been Singled Out As Particularly Dangerous. Women Drivers, Hotrodders, Bikers, Hitchhikers, Truckers, Those Who Drive While Black, And Road Ragers Have All Been Targets Of Fear. As Packer Debunks Claims About The Dangers Posed By Each Figure, He Exposes Biases Against Marginalized Populations, Anxieties About Social Change, And Commercial And Political Desires To Profit By Fomenting Fear. Certain Populations Have Been Labeled As Dangerous Or Deviant, He Argues, To Legitimize Monitoring And Regulation And, Ultimately, To Curtail Access To Automotive Mobility. Packer Reveals How The Boundary Between Personal Freedom And Social Constraint Is Continually Renegotiated In Discussions About Safe, Proper Driving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Mobility without Mayhem'? A: 'Mobility without Mayhem' explores the cultural history of driving in America, addressing societal fears and perceptions of safety related to various types of drivers from the mid-twentieth century to today.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mobility without Mayhem' is Jeremy Packer, who provides insights into the complexities surrounding driving and societal attitudes towards different driver identities.
- Q: What is the condition of this book? A: This book is listed as a used book in good condition, ensuring it remains a valuable addition to your library.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Mobility without Mayhem' contains 349 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its themes.
- Q: When was 'Mobility without Mayhem' published? A: The book was published on February 26, 2008.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Mobility without Mayhem' is available in paperback binding, making it a lightweight and portable option for readers.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: This book is suitable for readers interested in cultural studies, sociology, and the history of driving in the United States.
- Q: Does the book discuss specific driver groups? A: Yes, the book discusses various driver groups including women drivers, bikers, and those who are marginalized, examining how they have been perceived as dangerous in society.
- Q: What key issues does the book address regarding driving? A: The book addresses issues of identity, regulation, bias, and the balance between personal freedom and societal constraints in the context of driving.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Mobility without Mayhem' is suitable for academic study as it provides a cultural analysis backed by historical insights into driving practices and societal attitudes.