Principles of Inland Transportation - Rilegato

Daggett, Stuart

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ISBN 10: 1025923960 ISBN 13: 9781025923963

Casa editrice: Tradd Street Press, 2026

Riassunto

"Principles of Inland Transportation" is a comprehensive examination of the systems and economic structures that define the movement of goods and passengers across land and water. Written by Stuart Daggett, a distinguished authority on transportation economics, this work serves as an essential foundation for understanding the development and regulation of railroads, inland waterways, and highways.

The text explores the intricate relationship between geography and commerce, analyzing how physical landscapes dictate the growth of transport networks. Daggett delves into the complexities of rate-making, competition, and the evolving role of government oversight during a pivotal era in industrial history. By addressing the technical and financial aspects of the industry, the book provides a detailed look at the infrastructure that powered economic expansion.

This work is particularly valuable for its historical perspective on the transition from traditional water routes to the dominance of the steam engine and the rise of motor transport. Scholars of economic history and transportation logistics will find in "Principles of Inland Transportation" a rigorous analysis of the principles that continue to influence modern logistics and public policy today. It remains a definitive reference for anyone seeking to grasp the fundamental forces that shape the flow of trade.

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Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Tradd Street Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1025923960
• ISBN 13: 9781025923963
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 736
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile