{"title":"Jane Holtz Kay","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by \u003cem\u003eJane Holtz Kay\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author and influential voice in the realm of urban planning and environmental journalism. Her seminal work, \u003cstrong\u003eAsphalt Nation\u003c\/strong\u003e, has become an essential read for those interested in the intersection of transportation, urban development, and environmental sustainability. As a respected historian, she systematically explores the effects of America’s car culture on cities and the natural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKay's writing is rooted in meticulous research and offers a compelling critique of how automotive dependency has shaped modern society. With an engaging narrative style, she challenges readers to re-evaluate their understanding of progress and to envision more sustainable and liveable urban environments. Besides \u003cem\u003eAsphalt Nation\u003c\/em\u003e, her insightful explorations in history and military topics further contribute to an enriched perspective on society’s evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're delving into urban history for educational purposes or seeking to understand the environmental impacts of modern infrastructure, Jane Holtz Kay’s books provide invaluable insights. Her call for a shift towards a less car-dependent lifestyle continues to resonate, encouraging a broader discussion on sustainable living and city planning.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"asphalt-nation-by-jane-holtz-kay-9780520216204","title":"Asphalt Nation","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn examination of how the automobile has ravaged America's cities and landscape since the end of the 19th century together with a strategy for reversing their automobile dependency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe text provides a history of the rapid spread of the automobile and documents the huge subsidies commanded by the highway lobby, to the detriment of once-efficient forms of mass transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDemonstrating that there are economic, political, architectural and personal solutions to the problem, it shows that radical change is entirely possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsphalt Nation\u003c\/em\u003e should be of value to everyone interested in the history of America's relationship with the car, and in the prospect of returning to a world of human mobility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000544739564,"sku":"9780520216204","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5382373482373.jpg?v=1763283362"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jane-holtz-kay.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}