Social Perspectives on Mobility (Hardcover, New Ed)

Thyra Uth Thomsen, Lise ewes Nielsen, Henrik Gudmundsson

Series: Transport and Society

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Globalisation is heavily dependent on physical transport, as people and goods travel over longer distances and with higher frequency. Movement and mobility have become integrated parts of late modern identity and practice, and a state of flux can be sensed everywhere. Bringing together the latest interdisciplinary theoretical approaches with empirical case studies analysing and appraising innovative policies from Scandinavia, this volume demonstrates that mobility research is a key issue within social enquiry. It addresses three broad themes. Firstly, mobility as a constructed social reality, examining how individuals construct notions of mobility in their everyday life and practice. Secondly, mobility as spatial co-ordination and transgression, and finally, mobility as a policy theme, where the contributors explore recent developments in transport policy at national and European levels, suggesting ways forward for both research and policy. In the final section of the book new visions for research into sustainability and mobility are laid out.

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Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Transport and Society
Release date:	May 2005
First published:	2005
Editors:	Thyra Uth Thomsen • Lise ewes Nielsen • Henrik Gudmundsson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	233
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7546-4456-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Transport industries > General Books > Earth & environment > Regional & area planning > Transport planning & policy > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7546-4456-1
Barcode:	9780754644569