Transport Developments and Innovations in an Evolving World (Advances in Spatial Science) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3540009612 ISBN 13: 9783540009610

Publisher: Springer, 2004

Synopsis

The technological developments as well as urban future of an information age where the development of ICT sets the pace and options is explored in this book. The text examines the current state of daily travelling, and highlights the achievable impact and acceptability of transport policy measures. Freight transport is discussed from an industry viewpoint. In addition, the text presents various innovative approaches to rearranging current freight transport networks. Methods to evaluate the societal consensus related to the spatial development - linked to transport infrastructures - are also described. Still further, the text discuses methods for assessing spatial planning policies.

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Advances in Spatial Science

This series of books is dedicated to reporting on recent advances in spatial science. It contains scientific studies focusing on spatial phenomena, utilising theoretical frameworks, analytical methods, and empirical procedures specifically designed for spatial analysis. The series brings together innovative spatial research utilising concepts, perspectives, and methods with a relevance to both basic science and policy making. The aim is to present advances in spatial science to an informed readership in universities, research organisations, and policy-making institutions throughout the world.

 

The type of material considered for publication in the series includes:

 

- Monographs of theoretical and applied research in spatial science;

- State-of-the-art volumes in areas of basic research;

- Reports of innovative theories and methods in spatial science;

- Tightly edited reports form specially organised research seminars.

 

Manuscripts must be prepared in accordance with the guidelines for authors and editors that may be obtained from Springer-Verlag. Manuscripts considered for the series will be reviewed by independent experts to ensure their originality, scientific level, and international policy relevance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540009612
• ISBN 13: 9783540009610
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 346
• Editor: Beuthe Michel, Himanen Veli, Reggiani Aura, Zamparini Luca