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The Car Culture: America’s Dependence on Vehicles and Suburbia

This chapter explores the cultural and infrastructural roots of America's reliance on automobiles. It examines suburban expansion, the impact on health and the environment, and the tension between elite criticisms and public favor for cars, alongside the design of cities catering to vehicle use.

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