Assesses the historical development and societal impact of the motorcycle industry, from the influence of motor sports on vehicle sales in the early 1900s to the postwar developments that led to the massive wave of motorization sweeping the Asia-Pacific region. Publisher: University of British Columbia Press Author(s): Jeffrey W. Alexander Illustration(s): 1 map, 4 charts, 28 tables, and 37 b&w photos Number of pages: 324 Publication date: 2009 Dimensions: 152 x 228 x 19 Cover type: Paperback / softback