HST U223 - History of the Automobile

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Focuses on the impact of the automobile on modern and contemporary society in its historical context. Topics include the abandonment of traditional prohibitions of motorized carriages; the use of planning, taxes, and highway policies to foster the use of the automobile; the effects of the car on land use, recreation, and the economy; contemporary issues such as pollution and energy; and the "car culture."

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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