Social Perspectives on Mobility

By: Thyra Uth Thomsen (Editor), Lise Drewes Nielsen (Editor), Henrik Gudmundsson (Editor)

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Hardcover | 28 May 2005 | Edition Number 1

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234 Pages

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23.39 x 15.6 x 1.42

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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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'This is an excellent example of innovative conceptual and empirical work broadly following a new mobilities paradigm. The book is going to be well-read and discussed. It is a significant contribution to this newly emerging field.' John Urry, Lancaster University, UK 'Social Perspectives on Mobility is a crucial text for scholars, planners and students interested in transport. It skilfully handles the concept of mobility from different theoretical and empirical angles. The interdisciplinary perspective presented represents a new and enriching contribution to the debate on mobility.' Randi Johanne Hjorthol, Institute of Transport Economics, Norway 'What emerges is a book that is of great value to politicians and planning officials hoping to survey some of the key issues in today's transport sector...the book is a valuable resource and should give anyone interested a good look at some of the key issues facing planners in the transport sector...' European Spatial Research and Policy

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