Author: | ISBN: | 9781440834950 | |
Publisher: | ABC-CLIO | Publication: | April 18, 2016 |
Imprint: | ABC-CLIO | Language: | English |
Author: | |
ISBN: | 9781440834950 |
Publisher: | ABC-CLIO |
Publication: | April 18, 2016 |
Imprint: | ABC-CLIO |
Language: | English |
This book provides a fascinating look at the amazing diversity of forms of travel and transport around the world today in the context of cultures, politics, economics, and environment of a place.
• Provides readers with an understanding of the world's current major forms of transportation as well as an intriguing and colorful glimpse into daily life in other parts of the world
• Highlights many exciting new technologies that will shape the future of transportation in the United States and globally
• Incorporates information about green modes of transport (and fuels) and environmental issues related to transport
• Includes sidebars that highlight key developments in land transport of the future
This book provides a fascinating look at the amazing diversity of forms of travel and transport around the world today in the context of cultures, politics, economics, and environment of a place.
• Provides readers with an understanding of the world's current major forms of transportation as well as an intriguing and colorful glimpse into daily life in other parts of the world
• Highlights many exciting new technologies that will shape the future of transportation in the United States and globally
• Incorporates information about green modes of transport (and fuels) and environmental issues related to transport
• Includes sidebars that highlight key developments in land transport of the future