{"title":"David Obst","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the insightful world of David Obst, an author renowned for his eye-opening contributions to the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e genre. With a keen understanding of complex subjects, Obst's works are tailored to inform and engage readers, making challenging topics accessible and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cstrong\u003e\"Saving Ourselves from Big Car\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this book, Obst delves into the intricate relationship between society and the automobile industry, shedding light on its influence on our daily lives and environment. His thorough analysis offers readers a comprehensive perspective, encouraging them to reflect on their transportation choices and the broader implications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're seeking to expand your knowledge or looking for an educational read that challenges the status quo, David Obst's collection is an excellent addition to your bookshelf. Immerse yourself in his expertly crafted narratives and discover the power of informed perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saving-ourselves-from-big-car-by-david-obst-9780231210423","title":"Saving Ourselves from Big Car","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCars are killing people and making the planet uninhabitable. Crashes take the lives of more than a million people around the world each year. Air pollution linked to motor vehicles contributes to even more untimely deaths. Highways and unsafe streets have devastated cities, yet traffic congestion still swallows up countless hours. And carbon emissions from transportation are a key driver of climate change, which now threatens to make the world unlivable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do we still worship at the altar of the car? How can we find alternatives that are healthier for the planet and ourselves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaving Ourselves from Big Car\u003c\/em\u003e exposes how \"Big Car\" – the complex of companies in the automobile, oil, insurance, media, and concrete industries that promote and entrench car dependence – has pursued profit at the expense of the common good. David Obst explores how Big Car gained almost immeasurable influence over our lives, weighing the benefits and the costs of reliance on private automobiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe details how industry covered up the harms of lead additives, fought against seatbelts, and continues to fund climate-change denialism. Obst considers the future of mobility, surveying how cities – from Taipei to Tempe, Copenhagen to Chicago – are experimenting with forms of transportation that offer alternatives to the dominance of cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProvocative and comprehensive, \u003cem\u003eSaving Ourselves from Big Car\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful wake-up call for us to change how we use cars before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46792865415404,"sku":"9780231210423","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/04869a112039cf231b63e894117eb7c6.jpg?v=1757060571"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-obst.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}