The Car is Female: And Behind Every Engine ...... A Woman (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9791254589984)

The Car is Female is a richly documented non-fiction volume that explores the role of women in the history, culture and business of the automobile-with a strong focus on Italy. Through themed chapters and a long table of contents, the book presents biographical portraits and narratives: women who were muses and partners of legendary carmakers, pioneering drivers from the early 20th century to the present, entrepreneurs and museum founders, journalists who opened Formula 1 pits to female reporters, and female technicians and restorers who preserve automotive heritage. Interwoven with historical notes on automotive industry developments, museums, and iconic brands (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Pagani, Dallara, Abarth and others), the text examines social context, prejudices, and the evolving public role of women-from Countess Elsa Albrizzi, one of the first women drivers, to modern figures such as Susie Wolff, the Gostner sisters, and managers of the Monza Autodrome. Preface and thematic essays reflect on gender stereotypes, caregiving and professional balance, and the cultural symbolism of calling a car "female." The book combines narrative profiles, archival anecdotes, and cultural commentary to trace how women shaped, supported and challenged the automotive world, offering both historical overview and human stories that document change across decades.

Author: Carolina Baur
ISBN-13: 9791254589984
Publisher: Pubme
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2025
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.91w x 0.69d