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'When reading this book I was overwhelmed with many good memories; Peter Cox gives us a wonderful overview of developments these last decades in the field of mobility. He does not shy away from being technical and detailed on the one hand and generous in placing developments in their time and their continent; and in the context of sustainability. He quotes, explains, congratulates, reflects and brings hope; all in one book, and he does it well. At some point he quotes a Dutch minister who has said: 'We need to bypass the stumbling block of men aged 25-40 who occupy many of the decision making arenas and seem to forget everything else when they discover cost-benefit analyses. I agree wholeheartedly and would therefore like to dedicate this book to these men. They should read this book and by doing so, get back their youthful imagination. Then sustainable mobility will get a chance, where economical, environmental and social aspects of the debate get a fair chance to develop in balance, especially in the field of mobility, and all over the world.' Pascal J.W. van den Noort, Velo Mondial 'This book should be read by all interested in transport - especially politicians,local authority councillors, town planners and transportation engineers. The problem of congestion,global warming,future oil supplies and population growth are all factors requiring a rethink on transport and utilising public transport and the sustainable modes of non-motorised transport, especially mankind's greatest invention viz the bicycle.' Louis De Waal, Bicycling Empowerment Network (BEN)

'Trade and trade liberalization on its own and as practiced today will not necessarily result in a more sustainable future. This is what the arguements and in-depth analysis in this interesting and thought provoking publication provide. It is a recommended reading for practitioners, trade negotiators, and policy makers concerned about making trade an effective tool for facilitating the transition to more green and sustainable economies.' - Hussein Abaza, Economics and Trade Branch, UNEP 'Clive George was at the centre of the EU's ten-year research programme into the impacts of trade liberalization. Now he is able to reveal the true findings of that research. This careful assessment of the evidence shows how trade liberalization threatens economic development, anti-poverty programmes and environmental sustainability in the vast majority of developing countries, with potentially catastrophic results. This book is an important corrective to the myth that free trade will lift millions out of poverty. It should become required reading for all people seeking to understand the truth about trade.' - John Hilary, Executive Director, War on Want 'Finally, an empirically-based assessment of the trade and globalization process that does not veer left or right, but moves the debate forward!' - Kevin P. Gallagher, Boston University

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Peter Cox is a senior lecturer in the Department of Geography and Development Studies and the Department of Social and Communications Studies at the University of Chester.

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