Moving people : sustainable transport development /

The local and global environmental impacts of transport are more apparent than ever before. Moving People provides an attention-grabbing introduction to the problems of transport and the development of sustainable alternatives, focusing on the often misunderstood issue of personal mobility, as oppos...

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Main Author: Cox, Peter, 1964-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London, England : Zed Books, ©2010.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The local and global environmental impacts of transport are more apparent than ever before. Moving People provides an attention-grabbing introduction to the problems of transport and the development of sustainable alternatives, focusing on the often misunderstood issue of personal mobility, as opposed to freight. Re-assessing the value and importance of non-motorized transport the author raises questions about mobility in the face of climate change and energy security, particularly for the developing world. Featuring original case studies from across the globe, this book is essential for anyon.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 259 pages).
Also published in printing.
Format:Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781350221437
DOI:10.5040/9781350221437
Access:Abstract freely available; full-text restricted to individual document purchasers.