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Dynamics of urban development
Bibliographic Section distribution is paid for by the Eno Foundation set up to disseminate good works on transportation. To get the text, all you have to do is write and ask. The major limitation of this book, if it can really be called that, is that it is fundamentally American. Problems which do not arise in this context, such as the question of dealing with the kind of union participation
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in management as exists in France; or the issues of legistrative direction of the airport, as exist in Europe more generally, are not covered by the text. All this means is that it is not universal, as no text could be, and its lessons must be adapted to other cultures carefully. In short, a definite "buy" recommendation.
BRIEF NOTICES Dynamics of Urban Development (Edited by L. H. Klaassen, W. T. M. Molle, and J. H. P. Paelinck), St. Martin's Press, 1975 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010, U.S.A., 267 pp., $30.00. This book presents the proceedings of the Netherlands Economic Institute Conference on Dynamics of Urban Development and includes of new research which has been added to the papers presented during the conference. The contributions discuss the Macro aspects of urban dynamics and the shape urban development takes in countries on various levels of economic evolution and with various economic systems. The theme is of general interest. In industrialized and in developing parts of the world the future of urban development is a matter of growing and permanent concern.
The Spirit and Purpose of Transport Geography, (Edited by J. Whitelegg), Transport Geography Study Group, Department of Geography, University of Lancaster, Balrigg, Lancaster LAI 4YR, England, 1981, pp. 160. The papers in this volume were presented at the Annual Conference of the Institute of British Geographers in Leicester. A diversified group of researchers and teachers write on the current emphasis of the subject area, its problems and its potential.
Trams in Amsterdam, Ray Deacon, Sheaf Publishing, 35 Mooroaks Road, Sheffield, S10 1BX, England, 1980, pp. 107, £5.95. This is the illustrated story of the development of one European tram network since the 1870's, with a description of how a city tram system operates today. Comparisons are made with the development of trams in Britain.
The Delta Wing: History and Development, Alexander Lippisch, Iowa State University Press, South State Avenue, Ames IA 50010, U.S.A., pp. 125, $15.95. This book is the account of the development of the wing structure that culminated in the rocket-powered interceptor fighter, the ME 163. It includes rare photographs and drawings, and describes pioneering work in the design and engineering of future aircraft. It details research and experiments on the laws of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic theory which are meant to show that a tailless airplane is equal to and sometimes superior to a more standard airplane.
Regulation and Policies of American Shipping, Ernst G. Frankel, Auburn House, 131 Claredon St., Boston, MA 02116, U.S.A., 1982, pp. 347, $24.95.
Seventh Motive Power Course (Traction and Rolling Stock), Railway Industry Association, 9 Catherine Place, London SWIE 6DX, England, 1981, £75.
This book analyzes the development and effectiveness of U.S. shipping policy and regulation, with the purpose of providing a framework for future policy development. It discusses international and inland shipping policy, as well as the impacts of cargo sharing on the U.S. shipping industry. Other topics include the importance of government aid, inland water transport regulation and UNCTAD Code of Conduct for Liner Conferences. It is designed to be a resource for shipping industry executives, government regulators, and shipping policy makers. The volume contains extensive tables, figures, footnotes and appendices.
This compendium of lectures, covering over 200 large pages, provides a unique perspective on the state-of-the art of the British railway Industry. From motors to traction systems, through electronics and mechanical design and on to braking, maintenance, management and training, nearly every practical aspect of the design and operation of railway rolling stock seems to be covered. Clearly a must for anyone truly interested in these topics. Prospective readers are cautioned, however, that this is clearly a British perspective; little intention or effort is apparent to cover French, German, Japanese or U.S. developments.
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in management as exists in France; or the issues of legistrative direction of the airport, as exist in Europe more generally, are not covered by the text. All this means is that it is not universal, as no text could be, and its lessons must be adapted to other cultures carefully. In short, a definite "buy" recommendation.
BRIEF NOTICES Dynamics of Urban Development (Edited by L. H. Klaassen, W. T. M. Molle, and J. H. P. Paelinck), St. Martin's Press, 1975 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10010, U.S.A., 267 pp., $30.00. This book presents the proceedings of the Netherlands Economic Institute Conference on Dynamics of Urban Development and includes of new research which has been added to the papers presented during the conference. The contributions discuss the Macro aspects of urban dynamics and the shape urban development takes in countries on various levels of economic evolution and with various economic systems. The theme is of general interest. In industrialized and in developing parts of the world the future of urban development is a matter of growing and permanent concern.
The Spirit and Purpose of Transport Geography, (Edited by J. Whitelegg), Transport Geography Study Group, Department of Geography, University of Lancaster, Balrigg, Lancaster LAI 4YR, England, 1981, pp. 160. The papers in this volume were presented at the Annual Conference of the Institute of British Geographers in Leicester. A diversified group of researchers and teachers write on the current emphasis of the subject area, its problems and its potential.
Trams in Amsterdam, Ray Deacon, Sheaf Publishing, 35 Mooroaks Road, Sheffield, S10 1BX, England, 1980, pp. 107, £5.95. This is the illustrated story of the development of one European tram network since the 1870's, with a description of how a city tram system operates today. Comparisons are made with the development of trams in Britain.
The Delta Wing: History and Development, Alexander Lippisch, Iowa State University Press, South State Avenue, Ames IA 50010, U.S.A., pp. 125, $15.95. This book is the account of the development of the wing structure that culminated in the rocket-powered interceptor fighter, the ME 163. It includes rare photographs and drawings, and describes pioneering work in the design and engineering of future aircraft. It details research and experiments on the laws of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic theory which are meant to show that a tailless airplane is equal to and sometimes superior to a more standard airplane.
Regulation and Policies of American Shipping, Ernst G. Frankel, Auburn House, 131 Claredon St., Boston, MA 02116, U.S.A., 1982, pp. 347, $24.95.
Seventh Motive Power Course (Traction and Rolling Stock), Railway Industry Association, 9 Catherine Place, London SWIE 6DX, England, 1981, £75.
This book analyzes the development and effectiveness of U.S. shipping policy and regulation, with the purpose of providing a framework for future policy development. It discusses international and inland shipping policy, as well as the impacts of cargo sharing on the U.S. shipping industry. Other topics include the importance of government aid, inland water transport regulation and UNCTAD Code of Conduct for Liner Conferences. It is designed to be a resource for shipping industry executives, government regulators, and shipping policy makers. The volume contains extensive tables, figures, footnotes and appendices.
This compendium of lectures, covering over 200 large pages, provides a unique perspective on the state-of-the art of the British railway Industry. From motors to traction systems, through electronics and mechanical design and on to braking, maintenance, management and training, nearly every practical aspect of the design and operation of railway rolling stock seems to be covered. Clearly a must for anyone truly interested in these topics. Prospective readers are cautioned, however, that this is clearly a British perspective; little intention or effort is apparent to cover French, German, Japanese or U.S. developments.