This authoritative Encyclopedia provides an overview of the multifaceted field of transport and society. Entries explore the impact of transport planning, policy and implementation on wider societal issues, outlining key connections between transport studies and relevant cognate disciplines.Authored by close to 250 international experts, the Encyclopedia encompasses a wide range of topics, from climate change and sustainability to the contribution of transport to social inclusion, health and accessibility. Each entry deals with a carefully selected aspect of transport and society, critically engaging with core concepts and traditional modes of transportation while covering cutting-edge developments such as artificial intelligence and electric vehicles.Interdisciplinary in scope, the Elgar Encyclopedia of Transport and Society is an essential resource for students and academics in transport, political geography, public policy and economic sociology. Its insights will also greatly benefit policy makers and practitioners seeking to expand their understanding of the field.Key Features:Over 200 entries written by leading scholars and practitionersCombines theoretical discussions with diverse global case studies and practical applicationsEntries are succinct and accessible, each providing a list of references that highlights avenues for further research

This authoritative Encyclopedia provides an overview of the multifaceted field of transport and society. Entries explore the impact of transport planning, policy and implementation on wider societal issues, outlining key connections between transport studies and relevant cognate disciplines.Authored by close to 250 international experts, the Encyclopedia encompasses a wide range of topics, from climate change and sustainability to the contribution of transport to social inclusion, health and accessibility. Each entry deals with a carefully selected aspect of transport and society, critically engaging with core concepts and traditional modes of transportation while covering cutting-edge developments such as artificial intelligence and electric vehicles.Interdisciplinary in scope, the Elgar Encyclopedia of Transport and Society is an essential resource for students and academics in transport, political geography, public policy and economic sociology. Its insights will also greatly benefit policy makers and practitioners seeking to expand their understanding of the field.Key Features:Over 200 entries written by leading scholars and practitionersCombines theoretical discussions with diverse global case studies and practical applicationsEntries are succinct and accessible, each providing a list of references that highlights avenues for further research

This authoritative Encyclopedia provides an overview of the multifaceted field of transport and society. Entries explore the impact of transport planning, policy and implementation on wider societal issues, outlining key connections between transport studies and relevant cognate disciplines.Authored by close to 250 international experts, the Encyclopedia encompasses a wide range of topics, from climate change and sustainability to the contribution of transport to social inclusion, health and accessibility. Each entry deals with a carefully selected aspect of transport and society, critically engaging with core concepts and traditional modes of transportation while covering cutting-edge developments such as artificial intelligence and electric vehicles.Interdisciplinary in scope, the Elgar Encyclopedia of Transport and Society is an essential resource for students and academics in transport, political geography, public policy and economic sociology. Its insights will also greatly benefit policy makers and practitioners seeking to expand their understanding of the field.Key Features:Over 200 entries written by leading scholars and practitionersCombines theoretical discussions with diverse global case studies and practical applicationsEntries are succinct and accessible, each providing a list of references that highlights avenues for further research