Handbook of Transportation Policy and Administration by Jeremy Plant (English) H

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Emphasizing the challenges created by technological change, the threat of terrorism, and the globalization of the world economy, this handbook explores the continuing development of transportation systems in the US and other nations and discusses how decisions on transportation contribute to a broad range of political, social, and economic goals.

FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

In the past few decades, the field of transportation has changed dramatically. Deregulation and greater reliance on markets and the private sector has helped to reconfigure the transport industries, while the rise of intermodal goods and global commerce has produced efficiencies of operation and a greater interdependence among transport modes. In addition, security issues have moved to the forefront as officials struggle with the challenge of protecting the vast transportation system while maintaining its operational efficiencies and effectiveness.Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the Handbook of Transportation Policy and Administration addresses the changes facing the field of transportation. Organized into five sections, it describes and analyzes major modes of transportation and components of the contemporary transportation system. Later chapters consider policy and administration and focus on managing transportation systems and assets. The final section covers security and protection of transportation systems. The handbook explores continuing development in the US and other nations, with an emphasis on the challenges created by technological change, globalization of the world economy, and the threat of terrorism. It examines the current state of major modes of transportation (air, rail, highways, waterways, ports, urban mass transit) and presents public policies and management approaches to make transportation systems efficient, innovative, and responsive. Drawing from scholars in a wide range of disciplines, including public policy, public administration, geography, economics, business logistics, engineering, and management, the Handbook of Transportation Policy and Administration serves as a comprehensive, single-volume reference for scholars, students, public officials, business and civic leaders, and transportation practitioners.

Author Biography

Pennsylvania State University, Middletown, USA

Table of Contents

Introduction. Transportation Systems in the 21st Century. Transportation and Federalism. Transportation Policy. Managing Transportation Systems. Securing and Protecting Transportation.

Details ISBN1574445650 Short Title HANDBK OF TRANSPORTATION POLIC Pages 656 Series Public Administration and Public Policy Language English ISBN-10 1574445650 ISBN-13 9781574445657 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 127 Year 2007 Imprint CRC Press Inc Country of Publication United States Edited by Jeremy Plant Edition 1st Place of Publication Bosa Roca Author Jeremy Plant Affiliation Pennsylvania State University, Middletown, USA DOI 10.1604/9781574445657 AU Release Date 2007-02-22 NZ Release Date 2007-02-22 US Release Date 2007-02-22 UK Release Date 2007-02-22 Illustrations 59 Tables, black and white; 5 Halftones, black and white; 60 Illustrations, black and white Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Publication Date 2007-02-22 DEWEY 388.0973 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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