Automobility and the Anthropocene - The Car As Post-Human

This Element traces the evolution of cars from horsecars, carriages, and bicycles, and the influence of Henry Ford and Alfred P. Sloan on labor standards and consumer behaviors. As the car industry pushes high-tech autonomous or self-driving vehicles, it relies on futuristic fantasies and false promises.

Sommario

Introduction; 1. Cars in twentieth-century social theory and twenty-first century post-humanism; 2. Cars and the Anthropocene; 3. Cars, futurism, and nostalgia; 4. Carbolization; References.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Gordon M. (University of Oregon) Sayre, Sayre Gordon M.
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.07.2025
• EAN: 9781009526739
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0952673-9
• Pagine: 80
• Serie: Elements in Environmental Humanities
• Categorie: Narrativa > Poesia lirica, drammatica; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata; Fiction: special features, Climate Change, LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Later 19th century c 1850 to c 1899, Motor cars: general interest, Literary theory, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, Intelligent & Automated Transport System Technology, Intelligent and automated transport system technology, Narrative theme: Environmental issues / the natural world