Kotači

Kotači

Arthur Hailey

A novel that immerses you in the world of the American automobile industry, set in Detroit in the 1960s. The story follows the complex relationships between managers, workers and unions at the fictitious National Motors company as they prepare to launch a

Hailey, known for his detailed research, skillfully uncovers the inner workings of the industry, from corporate intrigue to the challenges on the assembly line. The main characters include Adam Trenton, an ambitious CEO balancing business pressures with personal life, and Eric Emerson, a designer struggling with ethical dilemmas over vehicle safety. In parallel, we follow the lives of workers like Brett DeLosanto, whose personal problems intertwine with labor unrest, and Zaleski, a union leader. The novel explores themes of profit versus safety, racial tensions in factories, and the impact of industry on families.

Hailey masterfully blends technical detail with human drama, depicting the conflicts between innovation and tradition, as well as the moral trade-offs in the race for market success. Through a tense plot, culminating in the launch of a car with potential flaws, the novel reveals the cost of ambition and the systemic problems of the industry. Wheels is a classic Hailey thriller, rich in authentic insights and complex characters.

Original title
Wheels
Translation
Ljubica Topić
Editor
Zvonimir Majdak
Graphics design
Igor Kordej
Dimensions
19.5 x 11 cm
Pages
432
Publisher
Mladost, Zagreb, 1986.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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