by Steven E. Alford (Author), Suzanne Ferriss (Author)

This book challenges the common evolutionary model of development from the bicycle to the motorcycle. It examines the bicycle and motorcycle as material objects and focuses on the complex socio-political and economic convergences that produced the materials, which in turn shaped the vehicles' appearance, function, and adoption by riders.

Author Biography

Suzanne Ferriss is professor of English at Nova Southeastern University. Steven E. Alford is professor of English at Nova Southeastern University.