Isbn: 9789370144613 - state management & control of railways in india: a study of railway finance rates and policy during 1920-37 [hardcover] (4 risultati)

Condizione: New. pp. 520.

Condizione: New. pp. 520.

Condizione: New. pp. 520.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Language: English. About The Book: State Management and Control of Railways in India critically examines the governance, regulation, and financial administration of Indian railways under British rule. It explores the balance between state intervention and private enterprise in railway expansion, highlighting economic efficiency, operational challenges, and colonial policies. The book delves into the legal frameworks shaping railway management and the broader impact of rail infrastructure on India's economic and political landscape. By analyzing administrative complexities, it provides valuable insights into how railways influenced trade, mobility, and governance. This work serves as a crucial study of colonial railway policy and its long-term implications for India. About The Author: Sir Ralph Lewis Wedgwood, 1st Baronet (18741956), was a distinguished British railway executive. As the chief officer of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) from 1923 to 1939, he modernized operations and played a crucial role in British transport history. During World War II, he chaired the Railway Executive Committee (19391941), overseeing wartime logistics. A Cambridge graduate and member of the Apostles society, he was honored with CB, CMG, and TD. His leadership in railway management earned him a knighthood and a baronetcy in 1942, leaving a lasting impact on British railway administration and infrastructure development. The Title 'State Management & Control Of Railways In India: A Study of Railway Finance Rates And Policy During 1920-37 written/authored/edited by L. A. Natesan, Ralph L. Wedgwood', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370144613 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 520 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: 520.…