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OverviewWomen used automobiles as soon as they had access to them. Black, Indigenous, and White American women utilized the automobile to improve their quality of life and achieve greater freedom. These women shared unique concerns and common aims as they negotiated their way through a time when advocacy for social change was undergoing a resurgence. The years that brought the automobile to the United States, 1893-1929, also brought increased legal and social restrictions based on racism and gender stereotypes. For women the automobile was a useful tool as they worked to improve their quality of life. The automobile provided a means for Black, Indigenous, and White women to pull away from limitations and work toward greater freedom. Exploring these key issues and more, this book is a history and social exploration of women and the automobile during the early automotive era. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carla R. LeshPublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.318kg ISBN: 9781476672779ISBN 10: 1476672776 Pages: 236 Publication Date: 03 April 2024 Recommended Age: From 18 years Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Our Itinerary Chapter 1. Women En Route Chapter 2. The Dawn of Independent Mobility Chapter 3. Getting Underway Chapter 4. Venturing Farther from Home: Problem-Solving on the Road Chapter 5. More Untrammeled Freedom Chapter 6. Early Trans-Continental Driving Attempts Conclusion Chapter Notes Bibliography IndexReviewsAuthor InformationCarla R. Lesh is a transportation historian. She works as an archivist and resides in Kingston, New York. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |