Pedal Power
The Quiet Rise of the Bicycle in American Public Life
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Wray, professor of political science at Chicago's DePaul University and a bike enthusiast, combines his professional and personal interests in this study of the role of the bicycle in American life and its political implications. His interview subjects range from a U.S. congressman … More »
Wray, professor of political science at Chicago's DePaul University and a bike enthusiast, combines his professional and personal interests in this study of the role of the bicycle in American life and its political implications. His interview subjects range from a U.S. congressman … More »
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Wray, professor of political science at Chicago's DePaul University and a bike enthusiast, combines his professional and personal interests in this study of the role of the bicycle in American life and its political implications. His interview subjects range from a U.S. congressman to bicycle activists and children who bike to school. While the connection between bicycles and politics may seem tenuous, as the author says, "Bike policy is relevant because bikes do not drain the world of finite and highly contentious energy resources." He adds that since political decisions are frequently interactive, questions surrounding "bike friendliness" and related policies drift into other areas of concern, such as transportation policy. He cites several examples of bicycle programs, efforts to influence transportation policy, and introduces the reader to a number of the colorful characters involved. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Wray, professor of political science at Chicago's DePaul University and a bike enthusiast, combines his professional and personal interests in this study of the role of the bicycle in American life and its political implications. His interview subjects range from a U.S. congressman to bicycle activists and children who bike to school. While the connection between bicycles and politics may seem tenuous, as the author says, "Bike policy is relevant because bikes do not drain the world of finite and highly contentious energy resources." He adds that since political decisions are frequently interactive, questions surrounding "bike friendliness" and related policies drift into other areas of concern, such as transportation policy. He cites several examples of bicycle programs, efforts to influence transportation policy, and introduces the reader to a number of the colorful characters involved. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Imprint:
Boulder, Colo. - Paradigm Publishers
Pages:
236
ISBN:
9781594514623, 1594514623, 9781594514630, 1594514631
Language:
English
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 221-227) and index
Contrasting visions : the bike saddle versus the car seat and why it matters politically -- Biking in Amsterdam : the politics of the possible -- Culture storm -- Biking eccentrics : who are these folks, anyway? -- Building the case : the political advocates -- Pushing the envelope : populist politics -- Politicians who matter -- Metapolitics, minibikes -- Conclusion : there's something about a bike
Contrasting visions : the bike saddle versus the car seat and why it matters politically -- Biking in Amsterdam : the politics of the possible -- Culture storm -- Biking eccentrics : who are these folks, anyway? -- Building the case : the political advocates -- Pushing the envelope : populist politics -- Politicians who matter -- Metapolitics, minibikes -- Conclusion : there's something about a bike
Statement of responsibility:
J. Harry Wray
Characteristics:
v, 236 p. :,ill. ;,24 cm.
Author (Original Script):
Wray, J. Harry
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