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Occupant Protection and Automobile Safety in the U.S. since 1900 /

This book provides a historical review of safety features appearing on passenger cars that have been produced for sale in the U.S. from 1900 to the present. A main theme throughout is the impact the automobile has made on society, with particular emphasis on accidents and loss of life. Another theme...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Wells, Roger F.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Place of publication not identified] SAE International, 2012.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book provides a historical review of safety features appearing on passenger cars that have been produced for sale in the U.S. from 1900 to the present. A main theme throughout is the impact the automobile has made on society, with particular emphasis on accidents and loss of life. Another theme is the technological advances that have contributed to safer driving. Even though the author details the technical details of the major safety-related components of automobiles, the book is written for anyone with an interest in the workings of motor vehicles.
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Descripción Física:1 online resource
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780768088342
0768088348
0768035295
9780768035292