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OverviewEcomobilities examines the ideological connections between automobiles, the environment, and the end of the world, focusing on the car’s inseparability from modern life. Through popular films addressing both mobilities and environmental disasters, Ecomobilities reveals how American automobility has influenced responses to warming temperatures and shifting ecosystems. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael W. PessesPublisher: Lexington Books Imprint: Lexington Books Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.80cm Weight: 0.399kg ISBN: 9781498598194ISBN 10: 1498598196 Pages: 124 Publication Date: 15 October 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsMichael W. Pesses uses critical theory and a variety of films-from The Matrix to Mad Max to Pee Wee's Big Adventure-to help readers make sense of the impenetrable fog created by our ideology surrounding car-dependency. This book is a valuable read for anyone seeking a joyful yet critical look at contemporary American car culture and our challenged response to climate change. -- Steven M. Graves, California State University, Northridge Author InformationMichael W. Pesses is professor of geography at Antelope Valley College. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |