Moving Millions: Transport Strategies for Sustainable Development in Megacities

Description: Moving Millions by M.J. Markow, F. Moavenzadeh Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The Alliance for Global Sustainability is an international partnership among four of the leading scienti?c and technological universities worldwide: • The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT-AGS); Publisher Description This book has been several years in the making. It has grown out of basic areas of inquiry begun under the auspices of the Alliance for Global Sustainability in the late 1990s, and has culminated with a series of on-site, collaborative studies conducted through AGS in cooperation with of?cials in Guangzhou, Peoples Republic of China (PRC), during the early 2000s. Many individuals have made important contributions to the ideas, ?ndings, and results that have been compiled in this volume. The authors wish to recognize these signi?cant contributions below. The Alliance for Global Sustainability is an international partnership among four of the leading scienti?c and technological universities worldwide: • The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT-AGS); • The University of Tokyo (UT); • The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH); and • The Chalmers University of Technology. Created in 1997, the AGS today brings together hundreds of university scientists, engineers, and social scientists to address complex issues that lie at the intersection of environmental, economic, and social policy goals. Since its inception, the AGS has promoted and supported multidisciplinary research teams drawn from its partner institutions. Working on critical issues in sustainability across several ?elds encompassing energy and climate, mobility, urban systems, water and agriculture, cleaner technologies, public policy, and communications, these teams have developed a signi?cant body of new knowledge. Furthermore, A- sponsored teamshave worked withengaged,farsighted leaders of global businesses and industries, governments, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to provide innovative but practical solutions to urgent environmental problems worldwide. Author Biography Fred Moavenzadeh: James Mason Crafts Professor of Systems Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering Director, Center for Technology and Industrial Development Director, Technology and Development Program Principal Fields of Interest: International Construction, Industrialization, Technology and Development Fred Moavenzadehs current interests include technology and development with special focus on formulation of technological policies for socio-economic development. He is particularly interested in institutional structures required to develop a viable science and technology infrastructure that could serve the human resource development strategy of newly industrialized nations. As director of the Center for Technology, Policy and Industrial Development since October 1998, he is focusing on developing an institutional environment at MIT that fosters the interdisciplinary research needed for enhancement of industrial productivity and performance. CTPIDs primary areas of concentration are Aerospace, Automotive, Telecommunications, Mobility, Materials Systems, Environmental Policy, and Technology and Law. CTPID emphasizes interdisciplinary research and encourages collaboration with industry and government on issues of major concern to society at large. As director of the Technology and Development Program since 1973, Professor Moavenzadeh has been involved in a wide variety of interdisciplinary research and teaching activities. In collaboration with other MIT faculty, he has taught subjects in engineering, economic, social, and political issues of concern to newly industrialized nations. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Construction Business Review, a journal for construction executives. He is the author and co-author of five books including Future Cities: Dynamics and Sustainability. He has published over three hundred professional articles. He has served in advisory capacity andconsultant to several institutional agencies including World Bank, United Nations, Interamerican Development Bank. Details ISBN 1402067011 ISBN-13 9781402067013 Title Moving Millions Author M.J. Markow, F. Moavenzadeh Format Hardcover Year 2007 Pages 272 Edition 2007th Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. GE_Item_ID:18728313; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. 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ISBN-13: 9781402067013

Book Title: Moving Millions

Number of Pages: Xvi, 272 Pages

Language: English

Publication Name: Moving Millions : Transport Strategies for Sustainable Development in Megacities

Publisher: Springer Netherlands

Publication Year: 2007

Item Height: 0.3 in

Subject: Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental / Pollution Control, Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development, Environmental / General, Development / Sustainable Development

Item Weight: 20.8 Oz

Type: Textbook

Subject Area: Political Science, Technology & Engineering, Science, Business & Economics

Author: F. Moavenzadeh, M. J. Markow

Item Length: 9.3 in

Series: Alliance for Global Sustainability Bookseries Ser.

Item Width: 6.1 in

Format: Hardcover