TRANSPORT GEOGRAPHY - Revised Second Edition

Book Details

• Author: H.M. Saxena

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: Second Edition (2022)

• ISBN: 9788131612569

• Pages: 280

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.8 x 5.9 x 3.9 inches

About the Book

Transportation, being a dynamic link between regions, forms a foundational pillar of geographical studies. This extensively revised second edition offers a broad overview of the spatial aspects of transport systems while analyzing the structural dynamics of transport networks, especially within urban landscapes. H.M. Saxena thoughtfully explores the interrelationship between transportation and the environment, highlighting policy concerns and developmental roles.

Beginning with a foundational introduction to transport geography, the book delves into various transport modes, movement patterns, and the historical development of transportation systems. It continues with an in-depth examination of transport network structures, urban transportation systems, and economic aspects of transport. Critical chapters also address environmental implications, the role of transportation in regional development, and contemporary issues in transport planning.

Significantly updated, this edition places greater emphasis on network analysis and the global transportation landscape while integrating the latest data on India’s transport infrastructure. Each chapter is enriched with relevant examples to clarify complex concepts and bring practical relevance.

This book is an essential resource for geography students, researchers, urban planners, and anyone seriously engaged in the domain of transportation planning and development.

Contents Overview:

• Transport Geography: An Introduction

• Modes of Transport and Spatial Movement Patterns

• Development of Transport Systems

• Transport Networks and Accessibility Metrics

• Urban Transport Systems

• Economics of Transport

• Environmental Impacts of Transportation

• Role of Transport in Development

• Transportation Planning

• Global Transport Patterns

• Transport Systems in India

About the Author

Dr. H.M. Saxena, a veteran academician in the field of geography, has held several prestigious positions, including Principal and Joint Director in Rajasthan's College Education Service. With an illustrious career beginning in 1967, Dr. Saxena has authored several acclaimed books such as Economic Geography, Environmental Management, Marketing Geography, and Geography of Rajasthan, establishing himself as a leading voice in geographical scholarship.