{"product_id":"women-behind-the-wheel-hardcover","title":"Women Behind the Wheel (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the adolescent thrill of getting a driver's license to the dreaded commutes of adulthood, from vintage muscle cars to electric vehicles, this groundbreaking book reveals the outsized impact the car has had—and will continue to have—on the lives of women.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince their inception cars have defined American culture, but until quite recently car histories were largely written by and about men—with little attention given to the fascinating story of women and cars.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this engaging non-fiction narrative, Nancy A. Nichols, the daughter of a used car salesman, uses the cars her father sold and the ones her family drove to tell a larger story about how the car helped to define modern womanhood. From her sister’s classic Mustang to her mother’s Chevy Convertible to her own Honda minivan, Nichols tells a personal story in order to shed light on a universal one.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cars helped women secure the right to vote, changed the nature of romance, and influenced both fashion and child rearing customs. In the just over 100 years since their inception, cars have created possibilities for commerce and romance even as they exposed women to new kinds of danger.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWomen Behind the Wheel\u003c\/i\u003e explores the uniquely gendered landscape of the automobile, detailing the many reasons why cars are both more expensive and more dangerous for women drivers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The automobile is on the cusp of momentous change. As we advance into the era of electric, connected, and autonomous vehicles, Nichols shows us why we should hit the brakes and look back in the rear-view mirror at this long and fascinating history.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e What is the role of the car in our lives? Should we be more skeptical of technology in our society? In \u003ci\u003eWomen Behind the Wheel, \u003c\/i\u003eNichols argues convincingly that only by understanding the many ways the car has changed us, can we hope to prepare ourselves for this brave new era.","brand":"Nichols, Nancy A","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52337248272658,"sku":"9781639365593","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/9238\/5846\/files\/18731843482771.jpg?v=1780437726","url":"https:\/\/hbswarehousesale.com\/products\/women-behind-the-wheel-hardcover","provider":"Harvard Book Store Warehouse Sale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}