Motor Automotive Technology

Ideal for introductory courses, this easy-to-understand text covers every technology currently used in today's automobiles. The book's 55 chapters cover working in the automotive shop, engines, mechanicla and fluid engine systems, electrical systems, emission and control, power transmission, steering and suspension, and muchmore. In each case, strong technical data are presented, including the latest use of electronic and computer technology. Through linkages to other disciplines, safety checklists, review questions in different formats, and lavish illustrations, the text greatly facilitates learning as it engages the student. A Problem Diagnosis and Service" section in each chapter encourages critical thinking as well as diagnostic and repair skills. ALSO AVAILABLE Audio Tapes (Student Version), ISBN: 0-7668-0374-0 Student Workbook, ISBN: 0-8273-83770 INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Printed Test Bank, ISBN: 0-8273-8358-4 Instructor's Guide, ISBN: 0-8273-8355-X Teacher's Resource Kit, ISBN: 0-8273-8356-8 Computerized Test Bank (IBM 3.5"), ISBN: 0-8273-8357-6

Dr. Anthony E. Schwaller has been working in the field of automotive technology and teaching about technology for 35 years. During his teaching career he received the "Distinguished Technology Educator Award" in 1990, the "Special Recognition Award" from ITEA in 1995, and was selected as the Technology Teacher Educator of the Year" in 1997 fro the Council for Technology Teacher Education. He also received the "Outstanding Research Award" in 2003 for his research on Modular Technology in the classroom.

During his teaching career, he as worked for Allis Chalmers, General Motors, Eastern Illinois University, and St. Cloud State University where he is now professor and department head. He has written over 50 articles in professional journals, written ten textbook in the automotive technology and related fields, and has given more than 50 presentations on topics in the fields of automotive, transportation, energy technology, and instructional strategies.