Transport - Couverture rigide

Bowden, Rob

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0750239867 ISBN 13 : 9780750239868

Editeur : Wayland, 2003

Synopsis

Everyone in the world uses some form of transport almost every day of their lives. We move around for work, school, leisure and pleasure, and forms of transport range from walking and animals to high-speed planes and trains. However, transport is one of the greatest causes of damage to our planet. Carbon-dioxide emissions contribute to climate change, and transport congestion, injuries and deaths affect millions of people every year. This book explains how transport must change and evolve in the future. Many countries and individuals are now choosing to create more sustainable transport: that is, transport that does not cause harm to others or to the environment, both now and in the future. It looks at current developments in transport design and use that could make it more sustainable. It also suggests some choices the reader can make on a local scale to ensure a more sustainable world. 'Databank' boxes give key facts, 'Opinion' panels highlight quotes from well-known speakers on the subject. There are also weblinks with useful website addresses which link to sites with more information about a particular topic.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Rob Bowden is a development geographer who has taught international Environment and Development courses at the universities of Sussex and Brighton. He specialises in African issues and has written several children's books about the region. As well as writing, he runs an educational resourcing and consultancy company. He is a keen photographer and some of his images are used in his books. In 1999 his book 'Journey Through Africa' was highly commended by the Geographical Association and he has also been commended for his great contribution to education.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wayland
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0750239867
• ISBN 13: 9780750239868
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible