The fast and the furious : Americans, their cars, and the stories that go with them, 2001.

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The fast and the furious : Americans, their cars, and the stories that go with them, 2001.

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Discusses how automobiles represent the value Americans place on independence and self-sufficiency. Points out a common theme in the collected items of defying restrictions. Mentions "The Driver's Revenge" folklore stories and variants she found in her collected items. Includes a collection of narratives about the experiences teenagers and young adults have with their cars or with driving.

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Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7383813

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Aldred, Mary, 1980-

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Aldred was raised in Oregon. She was majoring in English at Brigham Young University as of November 2001. She also studied chemistry, geography, and several foreign languages. From the description of The fast and the furious : Americans, their cars, and the stories that go with them, 2001. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367548883 ...

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Plans for the David O. McKay building began in 1952 after an evaluation by the Brigham Young University College of Education concluded that the existing building for the College of Education were no longer meeting the growing needs of the program. Plans were officially announced in February of 1954 with the completion deadline being set for December of the same year. The building was officially dedicated on December 14, 1954 by President and Sister McKay along with members of the First Presidenc...