Before the automobile, city streets were vibrant spaces for children and pedestrians. By 1930, however, streets had transformed into motor thoroughfares, where children were unwelcome and pedestrians labeled as "jaywalkers." The author argues that accommodating automobiles required not just physical changes but a significant social shift, as streets had to be redefined as spaces for motorists. This transformation was not gradual; it was a tumultuous revolution. The narrative explores the struggles of various street users to redefine the purpose of streets during the critical years from the 1910s to the 1930s. An anti-automobile campaign emerged, portraying motorists as "road hogs" and cars as "death machines." The author examines the perspectives of pedestrians, police (who transitioned to "traffic cops"), street railways, businesses, traffic engineers, and automotive promoters. Pedestrians and parents campaigned for "justice," while cities aimed for "efficiency" in regulating traffic. In contrast, automotive interest groups claimed their right to the streets by invoking the powerful rhetoric of "freedom," a concept deeply resonant in American culture.
Peter Norton Livres
Peter Norton est célébré pour son rôle essentiel aux débuts de l'informatique personnelle, développant des logiciels cruciaux et rédigeant des livres influents qui ont démystifié la technologie. Son travail a fourni des outils et des connaissances essentiels, responsabilisant les utilisateurs et façonnant le paysage numérique naissant. La perspicacité de Norton sur le marché émergent des logiciels a conduit à des innovations qui sont devenues fondamentales pour l'industrie. Son héritage réside dans le fait de rendre l'informatique complexe accessible et compréhensible grâce à des applications pratiques et des explications littéraires claires.






Completely rewritten and reorganized, this third edition of a classic bestseller provides complete reference coverage of industry standard hardware, operating systems, program development tools, and technical details. Update includes Win 3.1 and Win NT, the new IBM and AMD BIOS, MS-DOS 6.0, Intel P5, and much more.
The UNIX operating environment is discussed from a user's perspective including a hands-on introduction to its utilities, as well as complete details of the file system, text editors, and available shells. Includes several halpful glossaries.
Includes information on how to write large-scale programs for text editors and utilities, how to use the Intel microprocessors, and how to take advantage of ROM BIOS
Presents a fresh approach to computer concepts in a concise, 12-chapter text. This book is designed for courses that place equal emphasis on computer concepts and hands-on learning. Its includes an appendix on the ethical considerations of navigating cyberspace.
Kompletní průvodce operačním systémem Microsoft Windows XP
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Průvodce Unixem
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Přístupný, praktický úvod do Unixu. Nabízí kompletní informace o operačním prostředí UNIX, utilitách, souborovém systému, textových editorech a dostupných shellech. Obsahuje slovník, tabulky pro převod ASCII a tipy pro uživatele DOSu.
Книга для начинающих и продвинутых пользователей, охватывающая основы языка программирования Java и программного интерфейса, через использование приложений в реальном мире и продвинутую отладку и устранение неполадок. Предполагается наличие некоторого общего представления о программировании или веб-публикации.
Книга для начинающих и продвинутых пользователей, охватывающая основы языка программирования Java и интерфейса программирования, через использование приложений в реальном мире и продвинутую отладку и устранение неполадок. Предполагается наличие некоторого общего знания программирования или веб-публикации.
Peter Norton's Hard Disk Kompendium
- 459pages
- 17 heures de lecture
Peter Norton: Kompletní průvodce síťovým operačním systémem Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
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