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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: David Hilling , David HillingPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.521kg ISBN: 9780415136556ISBN 10: 0415136555 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 10 October 1996 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1 TRANSPORT AND DEVELOPMENT 2 INLAND WATERWAYS TRANSPORT—THE ‘NATURAL’ MODE 3 RAILWAYS—THE INITIATORS OF TAKE OFF? 4 AIR TRANSPORT—THE HIGH-COST SOLUTION? 5 ROAD TRANSPORT—THE UNIVERSAL MODE 6 TRANSPORT—MAKER AND BREAKER OF CITIES 7 SEAPORT ‘GATEWAYS’ AND PORT DEVELOPMENT 8 DEVELOPING THE MARITIME CAPABILITY 9 SOME THEMES FOR THE FUTUREReviews""...this book is an excellent read which covers a broad spectrum of topics. It is well written in clear English, informative, and should prove a valuable addition for students undertaking courses in Transport Economics, Development Economics and Basic Transport Engineering. The book highlights the importance of transport within the appropriate context, something which is not always apparent in the standard transport (economics) text."", Science, Technology and Development, Vol.16, August 1998 ... students of transport geography and of many other transport-related disciplines will find this book an invaluable source of information and ideas. - Journal of Developing Areas ... students of transport geography and of many other transport-related disciplines will find this book an invaluable source of information and ideas. - Journal of Developing Areas ... students of transport geography and of many other transport-related disciplines will find this book an invaluable source of information and ideas. <br>- Journal of Developing Areas <br> ...this book is an excellent read which covers a broad spectrum of topics. It is well written in clear English, informative, and should prove a valuable addition for students undertaking courses in Transport Economics, Development Economics and Basic Transport Engineering. The book highlights the importance of transport within the appropriate context, something which is not always apparent in the standard transport (economics) text. , Science, Technology and Development, Vol.16, August 1998 Author InformationDr David Hilling Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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