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This guide is intended to help students in Dr. Kevin Keenan's course "Geography of Transportation" find resources for assignments and projects.
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Reference Books for Transportation
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Encyclopedia of North American Railroads by Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent's railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia's over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry's development: technology, operations, cultural impact, the evolution of public policy regarding the industry, and the structural functioning of modern railroads. More than 500 alphabetical entries cover a myriad of subjects, including numerous entries profiling the principal companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals influencing the history of the rails. Extensive appendices provide data regarding weight, fuel, statistical trends, and more, as well as a list of 130 vital railroad books. Railfans will treasure this indispensable work.ISBN: 0253027993Publication Date: 2007-04-06 -
Cars and Culture by One of the leading artifacts of modern technology, the automobile has shaped our physical, economic, social, and cultural environment. The history of the automobile demonstrates how the decisions of governments, entrepreneurs, and the general public influence technological evolution. A succinct yet comprehensive history, Cars and Culture highlights the technical changes that altered the appearance and performance of automobiles, along with the myriad forces that have shaped the car's development.Call Number: TL15 .V65 2004ISBN: 9780801883996Publication Date: 2006-03-10 -
Encyclopedia of World Trade From Ancient Times to the Present by Electronic version of a 4 volume encyclopedia on world trade.ISBN: 1849725152Publication Date: 2009-10-05 -
Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation by This fabulously illustrated volume contains the vital statistics to more than 5,000 air and space craft. Organized in directory format from airlines to warplanes. With records, specs and specific function of the aircraft. Contains material from all Jane's manuals from 1909 to the present.Call Number: Ref TL509 .J354ISBN: 9780517103166Publication Date: 1993-08-15
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