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Zusatztext "Using four thematic chapters! this book is notable in providing an assessment of the history of the bicycle that is firmly lodged in sociology and cultural studies! representing the most current academic approaches to the subject. Its global outlook is particularly welcome. It is a valuable addition to the literature of cycling history and to transport studies more generally." - Nicholas Oddy! Head of Design History and Context! Glasgow School of Art! UK 'Paul Smethurst has thoroughly digested his bicycle history and produced a deeply researched! original and perceptive cultural and social history of the bicycle. Among the many recently published new titles exploring this ever-fascinating subject! Paul's is particularly noteworthy for its broad explorations and international focus.' Dr Andrew Ritchie! bicycle historian and author of Major Taylor: The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World Informationen zum Autor Paul Smethurst is Associate Professor in English at the University of Hong Kong, China, where he teaches courses in travel writing, literature and the environment, and fictions of globalisation. His books include Travel Writing and the Natural World (2013) and The Postmodern Chronotope (2000). After taking early retirement in 2015, he plans to continue writing from his home in Bali. Klappentext This is the first history of the bicycle to trace not only the technical background to its invention, but also to contrast its social and cultural impact in different parts of the world, and assess its future as a continuing global phenomenon. Zusammenfassung This is the first history of the bicycle to trace not only the technical background to its invention! but also to contrast its social and cultural impact in different parts of the world! and assess its future as a continuing global phenomenon. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contents 1. Invention 2. Mobility 3. Crossings 4. Trends and Trajectories...
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Contents 1. Invention 2. Mobility 3. Crossings 4. Trends and Trajectories
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"Using four thematic chapters, this book is notable in providing an assessment of the history of the bicycle that is firmly lodged in sociology and cultural studies, representing the most current academic approaches to the subject. Its global outlook is particularly welcome. It is a valuable addition to the literature of cycling history and to transport studies more generally."
- Nicholas Oddy, Head of Design History and Context, Glasgow School of Art, UK
'Paul Smethurst has thoroughly digested his bicycle history and produced a deeply researched, original and perceptive cultural and social history of the bicycle. Among the many recently published new titles exploring this ever-fascinating subject, Paul's is particularly noteworthy for its broad explorations and international focus.' Dr Andrew Ritchie, bicycle historian and author of Major Taylor: The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World
