Asphalt and Politics: A History of the American Highway System

by Thomas L. Karnes

From animal paths to superhighways, transportation has been the backbone of American expansion and growth. This examination of the interstate highway system in the United States, and the forces that shaped it, includes the introduction of the automobile, the Good Roads Movement, and the Lincoln Highway Association. The book offers an analysis of state and federal road funding, modern road-building options, and the successes and failures of the current highway system. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may .

223 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Sean Mcdonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really interesting history of roads in the United States and how our road and highway system was developed, as well as its modern challenges and consequences. No matter where you are in the Continental United States, you should know at least a stretch or two of road mentioned in this book.