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The Transport Debate
Jon Shaw
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Description for The Transport Debate
Paperback.
At a time when transport is high on the political agenda and government decision-making is being vigorously scrutinised, there is a need for an incisive and accessible analysis of the key policy issues. This book is a highly readable introduction to the transport debate from two experts in the field. The authors celebrate the advantages of a modern transport system, but argue that years of poorly conceived and executed transport policy have resulted in Britain’s transport system being far worse than it should be. They show that a substandard transport system creates economic, social and environmental costs, but demonstrate how ... Read more
At a time when transport is high on the political agenda and government decision-making is being vigorously scrutinised, there is a need for an incisive and accessible analysis of the key policy issues. This book is a highly readable introduction to the transport debate from two experts in the field. The authors celebrate the advantages of a modern transport system, but argue that years of poorly conceived and executed transport policy have resulted in Britain’s transport system being far worse than it should be. They show that a substandard transport system creates economic, social and environmental costs, but demonstrate how ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847428561
SKU
V9781847428561
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Jon Shaw
Jon Shaw is Professor and Head of Geography at Plymouth University. He was Associate Editor of the Journal of Transport Geography and has advised numerous bodies including the House of Commons Transport Select Committee. Iain Docherty is Head of Management and Professor of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Glasgow. He was a non-executive director of Transport Scotland ... Read more
Reviews for The Transport Debate
“The transport debate is a fluent easy entry into the world of transport specialists. …a hugely valuable up-to-date reference tool – a must-read for students, policy wonks and the wider public.” Jim Steer, President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and Founder/Director of Steer Davies Gleave "A good introduction to transport in the UK...Planners and policymakers could benefit ... Read more