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Sustainable Transport Studies in Asia
. Ed(S): Fujiwara, Akimasa; Zhang, Junyi
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Description for Sustainable Transport Studies in Asia
Paperback. Based on data collected from around ten Asian cities, including both developed and developing cities, this book presents a pathway to sustainable transport on the continent with a focus on economic and environmental sustainability. Editor(s): Fujiwara, Akimasa; Zhang, Junyi. Series: Lecture Notes in Mobility. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GTB; RGCM; RNU; THRB; TRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
This book aims to provide a good understanding of and perspective on sustainable transport in Asia by focusing on economic, environmental, and social sustainability. It is widely acknowledged that the current situation and trends in transport are not always sustainable in Asia, due in part to the fast-growing economy and the astounding speed of urbanization as well as least-mature governance. As essential research material, the book provides strong support for policy makers and planners by comprehensively covering three groups of strategies, characterized by the words “avoid” (e.g., urban form design and control of car ownership), “shift” (e.g., establishing comprehensive transportation ... Read more
This book aims to provide a good understanding of and perspective on sustainable transport in Asia by focusing on economic, environmental, and social sustainability. It is widely acknowledged that the current situation and trends in transport are not always sustainable in Asia, due in part to the fast-growing economy and the astounding speed of urbanization as well as least-mature governance. As essential research material, the book provides strong support for policy makers and planners by comprehensively covering three groups of strategies, characterized by the words “avoid” (e.g., urban form design and control of car ownership), “shift” (e.g., establishing comprehensive transportation ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Japan Japan
Number of pages
307
Condition
New
Series
Lecture Notes in Mobility
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
Tokyo, Japan
ISBN
9784431546986
SKU
V9784431546986
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Ref
99-15
About . Ed(S): Fujiwara, Akimasa; Zhang, Junyi
Akimasa Fujiwara Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Japan http://home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/hitel/members/fujiwara.html Junyi Zhang Graduate School for International Development and Cooperation, Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima Japan https://sites.google.com/site/junyizhangcho/
Reviews for Sustainable Transport Studies in Asia
“Sustainable Transport Studies in Asia, edited by Akimasa Fujiwara and Jungyi Zhang offers an insightful overview of the themes considered in the book, emphasising the application of a range of models designed to understand the development of sustainable urban transport systems. … this book provides a useful for reference point for researchers across a range of transport and other specialisms, ... Read more