x, 169 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 23 cm.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 154-163) and index.
Contents
Introduction : why Route 66? -- "Wild" lands and "tamed" Indians : cultural stereotypes and Route 66 -- The rise of a celebrity : a short history of Route 66 -- The fall and rise of Route 66 -- Postmodern nostalgia : Route 66 has run out of kicks -- Saving the mythic ruins.