Moving People
Author | : Peter Cox |
Publisher | : Zed Books Ltd. |
Total Pages | : 175 |
Release | : 2013-07-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781848138308 |
ISBN-13 | : 184813830X |
Rating | : 4/5 (30X Downloads) |
Download or read book Moving People written by Peter Cox and published by Zed Books Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 anyone studying or working in the area of environmental sustainability and transport policy.