ISBN:
1844074935
,
9781844074938
Language:
English
Pages:
ix, 164 p. S.
,
25 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version The Limits to Travel : How Far Will You Go?
DDC:
303.48/32
Keywords:
Migration, Internal Social aspects
;
Transportation Social aspects
;
Indien
;
Regionale Mobilität
;
Verkehrsmittelwahl
;
China
Abstract:
Faster and farther -- Detriments and damage -- The economics of travel reconsidered -- Global travellers and global oil -- Policy failure -- Travelling together -- Individual effort -- Technology futures -- Travelling hopefully
Abstract:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [133]-157) and index
Abstract:
'A highly readable but challenging perspective on the established conventions of transport policy planning and economic appraisal ... a fascinating tour d'horizon of topical transport issues.' David Quarmby CBE chairman of the Independent Transport Commission 'David Metz again challenges conventional thinking in transport through a fundamental reinterpretation of the limits of travel time and human mobility arguing that there should be maximum limits set for mobility if we are to avoid unacceptable environmental damage.' David Banister professor of transport studies Oxford University 'The firs
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [133]-157) and index
,
Electronic reproduction Available via World Wide Web
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