The Ecology of Transportation: Managing Mobility for the Environment
| Author | : John Davenport |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 402 |
| Release | : 2006-06-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781402045042 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1402045042 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (042 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Ecology of Transportation: Managing Mobility for the Environment by : John Davenport
Download or read book The Ecology of Transportation: Managing Mobility for the Environment written by John Davenport and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-06-30 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume reviews the ecological effects of road, rail, marine and air transport. The focus ranges from identification of threats and repair of damaging effects to design of future transport systems that minimize environmental degradation. The scope of coverage extends from small ecosystems to the planet as a whole. Experts from a variety of disciplines address the topic, expressing views across the spectrum from deep pessimism to cautious optimism.