Auto Opium

Auto Opium
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 0415105722
ISBN-13 : 9780415105729
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Book Synopsis Auto Opium by : David Gartman

Download or read book Auto Opium written by David Gartman and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a comprehensive history of the profession and aesthetics of American automobile design. Gartman reveals how the appearance of the automobile was shaped by the social conflicts arising from America's mass production system.

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