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January 1, 1968
Tom Vanderbilt is an author whose writing delves into the intersections of design, technology, science, and culture. His work explores how these seemingly disparate fields shape our daily lives and collective behaviors. Vanderbilt's style is characterized by its incisive insights and ability to uncover unexpected connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena. Readers will appreciate his skill in demystifying complex societal trends and offering fresh perspectives on the world around us.
- 2021
- 2016
From the best-selling author of Traffic,a brilliant and entertaining exploration of our personal tastes--why we like the things we like, and what it
- 2009
Traffic
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Why does the other lane always seem to be moving faster? Why are people so different inside their cars than they are outside them? Is traffic a microcosm of society, or does the road make its own rules? Traffic speaks volumes: bringing together people from every walk of life. In this hugely enjoyable, curiosity-filled book, Tom Vanderbilt explains why traffic problems are really people problems. Traffic shows that how we behave walking the streets, on our bikes and in our cars is an astonishing cultural indicator; a living, constantly surprising model, what physicists call 'emergent collective behaviour'. Vanderbilt chauffeurs us through why it's so hard to pay attention in traffic, why women cause more congestion than men, what factors make us more likely to honk our horns amongst a host of eye-opening highway conundrums. This book will change the way you view the world and help you better navigate it.
- 2008
Traffic : why we drive the way we do (and what it says about us)
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
A New York Times Notable Book One of the Best Books of the Year The Washington Post • The Cleveland Plain-Dealer • Rocky Mountain News In this brilliant, lively, and eye-opening investigation, Tom Vanderbilt examines the perceptual limits and cognitive underpinnings that make us worse drivers than we think we are. He demonstrates why plans to protect pedestrians from cars often lead to more accidents. He uncovers who is more likely to honk at whom, and why. He explains why traffic jams form, outlines the unintended consequences of our quest for safety, and even identifies the most common mistake drivers make in parking lots. Traffic is about more than driving: it's about human nature. It will change the way we see ourselves and the world around us, and it may even make us better drivers.
- 1998
Exploring the evolution of sneakers from basic canvas shoes to high-tech cross-trainers, this book delves into their significance as a cultural phenomenon in America. It highlights the economic and pop cultural influences that have shaped sneakers into a beloved footwear choice. Featuring 40 illustrations, it offers an engaging and informative perspective on these iconic shoes within the context of consumer goods.
