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The book focuses on the most significant man-made sea canals in the context of their strategic importance for maritime global trade. It provides insights into how these canals serve as key supply ch……続きを見る

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), created in the 1930s during Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s sweeping New Deal governmental reforms, has long marked the landscape of the upper south and controlled ……続きを見る

This book examines different aspects of public transport design and its relationship to passenger experiences, reflecting the growing concern with approaching mobility through the lens of the arts a……続きを見る

This book explores the overlooked role of smell in architecture, design, and urban life, positioning olfaction as a powerful medium for shaping place, atmosphere, and experience. Beginning with the ……続きを見る

This book is intended to provide novel insights into the discipline of Human Systems Integration (HSI) and its application to the design of complex systems (including the notion of sociotechnical sy……続きを見る

Architectural education today is stretched between institutional inertia, market orientation, and planetary polycrisis. Contemporary urgencies – climate, nature, inequality, food systems – are typic……続きを見る

Originally published in 1976, The Quest for Community is a wide comparative study of residential area development which discusses the key components in community formation and persistence. The actio……続きを見る

Our Elgar Concise Introductions are inspiring and considered. They explain the key principles and are expertly written by some of the world’s leading scholars. The aims of the series are two-fold: t……続きを見る

Unlocking Smart Specialisation explores how European regions can design better strategies to grow, innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing world. George Papamichail examines the evolution of smart ……続きを見る

Solving Sprawl shines a spotlight on American communities that are applying smart growth principles in successfully addressing the problem of sprawl. It offers examples that illustrate key concepts ……続きを見る

Mediated modeling is an innovative new approach that enhances the use of computer models as invaluable tools to guide policy and management decisions. Rather than having outside experts dispensing a……続きを見る

Nature-Friendly Communities presents an authoritative and readable overview of the successful approaches to protecting biodiversity and natural areas in America's growing communities. Addressing the……続きを見る

The Great Lakes are the largest system of freshwater lakes in the world and America’s greatest freshwater resource. For over a century they have been the target of controversial diversion schemes de……続きを見る

Sustainable Construction Management and Transportation Planning offers a comprehensive analysis of the prospects and challenges of decarbonizing the environment. Examining smart technologies, such a……続きを見る

Real War Case Studies, Strategy & Tactics: 15 Powerful Lessons That Changed the Battlefield Forever What separates victory from catastrophic defeat? It’s not just firepower. It’s strategy, deception……続きを見る

The Inner World of Artificial Intelligence, edited by Elham Bahmanteymouri, Mohsen Mohammadzadeh, and Fabio Morreale, offers a critical and interdisciplinary exploration of how artificial intelligen……続きを見る

"L’insoutenable légèreté des autorités" analyse le statut complexe de Mayotte, dernier département français d’outre-mer. L’ouvrage questionne les contradictions et les injustices persistantes, malgr……続きを見る

Big Worlds explores the political landscapes of Canada’s provinces and territories. This second edition examines how and why Canadians govern themselves at the subnational level. While the story of ……続きを見る

In the era rapid technological advancement, the transportation sector stands at the cusp of a transformative era. Human-Centric Intelligent Transportation Systems (HC-ITS) represent a significant le……続きを見る

Paul 'Piglet' Middleton is the star of Channel 4's Steam Train Dairies and his first book is a collection of heartwarming stories from his incredible thirty years as custodian of the beautiful and h……続きを見る

We live in a time of climate crisis and ecological emergency. The UK is among the most nature-depleted countries in the world. There are many reasons for this, but our long history of industrial and……続きを見る

In Hijacked, Braelynn Brooks delivers a bold and unflinching examination of how one of the world's most influential faiths has become deeply entangled with modern political power. This compelling wo……続きを見る

Developed through the Zofnass Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Climate and Biodiversity in Infrastructure proposes a high-level conceptual framework to holistically capture how inte……続きを見る

Observing its busy stations today, it is difficult to picture Seattle and Puget Sound without Sound Transit. Or to imagine how close the transportation agency came to folding. Back on Track reveals ……続きを見る

This book captures the complex relationships between rurality and populism with a focus on the processes of alienation and on the contemporary search for authenticity. It explores these relationship……続きを見る

In this book, readers journey through rural small towns to discover practical tools for driving meaningful change in housing. This book delves into the roots of present-day challenges of rural place……続きを見る

Planning the Productive City focuses on the overlooked role of industry and industrial land in contemporary urban development. Bringing together detailed studies of over 25 cities in 14 countries (i……続きを見る