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Transport and Ethicsby Bert Van Wee
Edward Elgar Publishing 2011; US$ 40.00This insightful book discusses the use of Cost - Benefit Analysis (CBA) for transport policy options from an ethical perspective. Each detailed chapter deals with issues such as; the use and ethical aspects of CBA in transport, social exclusion, the environment and long term sustainability, safety, ethics of research and modelling transport. It summarizes ethics-based critics on CBA and discusses their relevance for accessibility, the environment and safety. In addition it explores ethical dilemmas of doing CBAs and CBA related research. The book concludes with possible avenues for furthering exploring the links between transport and ethics. Transport and Ethics will appeal to researchers in the area of CBA for transport, postgraduate and undergraduate... more...
Amazing & Extraordinary Railway Factsby Julian Holland
F+W Media 2007; US$ 11.99What is the story behind the Mallard's speed record? Why did Brunel's atmospheric South Devon Railway fail? Who were the most famous locomotive engineers and designers? How did a locomotive manage to reach the summit of Snowdon Mountain in the 19th century? Travel through the enthralling history of British railways from the glorious age of steam right through to the present railway networks with this collection of fascinating and diverse facts and stories. Discover the world's oldest active steam locomotive before becoming up-to-date with railways in films, such as Harry Potter. In addition to fascinating lists of the longest tunnels, widest bridges and most powerful locomotives, ponder the dismal failure of Brunel's atmospheric railway... more...
Transport Revolution 1770-1985by Philip Bagwell
Routledge 1988; US$ 168.00An updated version of this classic book which includes an examination of transport developments since 1974, and particularly those of the Thatcher era. more...
Transport and Developing Countriesby David Hilling
Routledge 1996; US$ 67.95Examining the links between irregular and inefficient transport methods and economic progress, the author explains that it can only be effective if timing, location and technology are carefully chosen. more...
Transport Investment and Economic Developmentby David Banister; Joseph Berechman
Routledge 1999; US$ 70.95This book makes a major contribution to the debate and is directed at researchers, decision makers and students who are interested in the wider economic development impacts of transport. more...
Transport and Development in the Third Worldby David Simon
Routledge 1996; US$ 41.95This volume presents a balanced review of transport provision and the development process in the Third World, and provides a comprehensive survey of possible transport solutions and their implications. more...
Unfare Solutionsby Barry Ubbels; Peter Nijkamp; Marcus Enoch; Stephen Potter
Spon Press 2004; US$ 130.00This timely book explores the use of local charges and taxes dedicated to support public transport. more...
Urban Public Transport Todayby B. Simpson
Spon Press 1993; US$ 71.95This book is about how local public transport can be made a less unacceptable alternative to the private car than it is now. It is intended for officials, politicians and others interested in the land use/local transport conundrum. more...
Public Transportby Peter White
Spon Press 2001; US$ 41.95Widened in scope and completely updated, this new edition of a well-established textbook provides an authoritative introduction to all modes of public transport; from taxis and local buses to intercity rail, domestic air and express coaches. more...
Transport Planningby David Banister
Spon Press 2002; US$ 61.95This fully updated text describes the evolution of transport planning and provides a clear account of its strengths and weaknesses, what it has achieved, how it relates to actual policy decisions, where it is likely to go in the future. more...